CABINET MAKING

Early day motion 1687, tabled 3 June 2008 by Madeleine Moon (Labour). Signed by 45 members.

That this House congratulates Gary Tuddenham for winning the gold medal for cabinet making at the 2007 World Skills Competition in Japan; recognises that this achievement highlights the UK's long history of traditional craftsmanship; notes that the UK is still a world leader in developing these important craft skills for cabinet making; and acknowledges the importance and value of traditional upholstery and soft furnishing skills and the contribution to the economy of the furniture industry in the UK.

Signatures by party: Labour 31, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 4, DUP 1, Independent 1, UKIP 1.