UK YOUNG COMPETITORS FOR WORLD SKILLS

Early day motion 228, tabled 25 November 2009 by Gordon Marsden (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House applauds the efforts of young people countrywide striving for selection in the next few months for Team UK competing in the 2011 World Skills competition being held in London; congratulates UK competitors at this year's World Skills championships in Calgary who brought back three gold and six bronze medals plus 14 medallions for excellence; and believes that participation by the UK's young people in skills competitions, such as the World Skills championship, plays a key part in galvanising support for all young people as they strive to show excellence in their skills, training and educational achievements.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Conservative 15, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 2, Independent 1.