THOMAS TELFORD

Early day motion 1252, tabled 28 March 2007 by David Wright (Labour). Signed by 95 members.

That this House celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford; recognises that he was renowned as the father of civil engineering and the first President of the Institution of Civil Engineers; marvels at his skills in the design of canals, aqueducts, bridges, churches, docks and roads; and welcomes the programme of events designed to celebrate his birth by Telford and Wrekin Council.

Signatures by party: Labour 69, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 9, DUP 3, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.