DEE CAFFARI

Early day motion 2411, tabled 20 June 2006 by Desmond Turner (Labour). Signed by 31 members.

That this House congratulates Dee Caffari for becoming, in her yacht Aviva, the first woman to sail solo and non-stop around the world against the prevailing winds and currents; welcomes her back on dry land after six months at sea; praises the logistical team who worked tirelessly 24 hours a day supporting Ms Caffari in her challenge; applauds Aviva and Challenge Business International for supporting initiatives like this; and encourages business and government to continue to engage in similar challenges to promote the UK as a centre of sporting excellence in the run up to the 2012 Olympics.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 4, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 1.