NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY'S `VOTES FOR CHAMPIONS' SCHEME

Early day motion 2250, tabled 24 May 2006 by Adrian Bailey (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House congratulates Nationwide Building Society on its `Votes for Champions' scheme, raising money for athletes with disabilities through Disability Sport Events; notes that Nationwide will be making an additional donation to Disability Sport Events based on the number of members who vote at the building society's July Annual General Meeting; further notes that voting at the AGM gives eligible members a real opportunity to have their say in the running of their Society; further notes that the commitment to the communities in which they operate is a hallmark of building societies and financial mutuals, and that Nationwide's partnership with Disability Sport Events is an example of such commitment; and urges Nationwide members across the country to use their vote and contribute to this important cause.

Signatures by party: Labour 30, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 6, DUP 2.