CHRIS CARVER'S OTLEY TO LONDON RUN

Early day motion 1786, tabled 1 July 2009 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 18 members.

That this House congratulates Mr Chris Carver on the extraordinary achievement of completing a 218 mile run from Otley to London; further congratulates Mr Carver on managing to raise over £2,000 for the charity Orchid, a cancer charity dedicated to preventing, diagnosing and treating male cancers; is hugely impressed that he managed to complete this challenge in just under 45 hours and recognises the physical and mental discipline as well as intensive training that is required to complete such an impressive example of ultra distance running; and wishes him every success in his future endeavours, including the Commonwealth 24 hour Championships which takes place in September.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.