BRITISH DEAF FOOTBALL TEAM

Early day motion 1597, tabled 4 June 2007 by Emily Thornberry (Labour). Signed by 84 members.

That this House congratulates the achievement of the British Deaf Football Team in reaching the finals of the European Deaf Football Championships due to be held in Portugal from 10th to 23rd June 2007; recognises the struggle Great Britain Deaf Football has faced in raising funds to support the team, who may be unable to compete in this championship due to lack of funds; and calls for sponsorship of the team by national sporting bodies and other sponsors for this and future championships.

Signatures by party: Labour 55, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 5, DUP 3, Scottish National Party 2, Independent 1, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.