BRUCE FORSYTH

Early day motion 1045, tabled 26 February 2008 by Christopher Fraser (Conservative). Signed by 73 members.

That this House acknowledges the 80th birthday and celebrates the prolific career of Bruce Forsyth CBE; applauds his outstanding contribution to the British entertainment industry and the general happiness he has brought to the nation; acknowledges his standing as a national institution and one of Britain's most popular and influential light entertainment performers in theatre, television and film; notes his success in popular shows such as Sunday Night at the London Palladium, The Generation Game, Play Your Cards Right, The Price is Right and Strictly Come Dancing; and calls on the Government to give proper recognition for this success and his longevity in the industry spanning over 60 years and his unstinting work for charity with a well-deserved knighthood.

Signatures by party: Labour 29, Conservative 21, Liberal Democrat 13, DUP 6, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.