RIBA STIRLING PRIZE 2007

Early day motion 2083, tabled 10 October 2007 by Jeremy Hunt (Conservative). Signed by 24 members.

That this House congratulates David Chipperfield on winning the RIBA Stirling Prize on 6th October for the Museum of Modern Literature in Marbach, Germany; applauds the Royal Institute of British Architects for its continued success in organising the Stirling Prize, which is recognised as one of the world's most important architectural awards; considers that the fact that four out of the six short-listed buildings are overseas is a testament to the success of British architecture as one of this country's most successful exports; and praises the Royal Institute of British Architects for its important work in encouraging a better public understanding of architecture, its strenuous efforts to promote excellence in the architectural profession and its work to campaign for good design.

Signatures by party: Conservative 11, Labour 9, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Independent 1.