THOMAS TELFORD AND MORAY'S TELFORD CELEBRATIONS

Early day motion 1769, tabled 26 June 2007 by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party). Signed by 36 members.

That this House recognises the celebrated work of Scots-born engineer Thomas Telford; notes that 2007 represents the 250th anniversary of his birth; further notes Telford's astonishing contribution to engineering, including the design of over 1,000 bridges, amongst them the world-renowned Craigellachie Bridge; and welcomes the significant investment by various funding partners in Moray's Telford celebration and the creation of a Telford trail in Moray, where numerous Telford engineering feats remain in daily use.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Conservative 5, Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 3, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.