RIVERDANCE SEA RESCUE

Early day motion 854, tabled 4 February 2008 by Albert Owen (Labour). Signed by 52 members.

That this House applauds the skill, dedication and bravery of the UK's emergency and rescue services in performing their duties on land and at sea; draws particular attention to all those involved in the rescue of the crew and passengers on board the stricken ferry Riverdance in horrendous weather conditions in the Irish Sea; and highlights the heroic efforts of the RAF Valley aircrew, Rich Taylor, Lee Turner, Giles Ratcliffe and John Stevens, the Royal Navy, and British and Irish coastguards in the operation.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Conservative 6, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.