DARCEY BUSSELL CBE

Early day motion 1726, tabled 18 June 2007 by Lord Swire (Conservative). Signed by 48 members.

That this House congratulates Darcey Bussell on a glittering 20 year career at the Royal Opera House (ROH); notes that she became the youngest ever ROH chief performer at the age of 20; further notes that she went on to become the most successful British classical ballerina of her generation; further notes that as well as huge critical success in the UK, Bussell has enjoyed guest appearances across the world; further notes that she has chosen to retire whilst still at the pinnacle of British ballet; and commends her final performance in Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Song of the Earth as a stunning example of her work.

Signatures by party: Conservative 19, Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.