LEWIS HAMILTON MBE

Early day motion 1039, tabled 10 March 2009 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 25 members.

That this House warmly congratulates Formula One Champion Lewis Hamilton on having been honoured with an MBE from Her Majesty for services to motor racing; welcomes the decision to honour the youngest ever winner of the World Championship and the first black driver in Formula 1 with this prestigious award; views this as an acknowledgement of the hard work and success that Lewis Hamilton has achieved so far in his career; recognises Lewis Hamilton as an excellent role model for young people, especially those from black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities; and looks forward to Lewis Hamilton's future success in his career.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 2, DUP 1, UUP 1.