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WORLDSKILLS COMPETITION

Early day motion 2139, tabled 10 May 2006 by Gordon Marsden (Labour). Signed by 48 members.

That this House congratulates London for winning the bid to host the WorldSkills Competition 2011; recognises that hosting the competition will drive up standards and the status of skills within the UK; notes that hosting the WorldSkills Competition will have a significant and positive impact on the preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games and its legacy; believes that it will be a triumph for both the UK's skills levels and the economy; and wishes the UK every success in hosting the competition.

Signatures by party: Labour 30, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 6, DUP 4.