BLUE PETER PRESENTER HELEN SKELTON AND SPORT RELIEF

Early day motion 962, tabled 1 March 2010 by Nigel Evans (Conservative). Signed by 73 members.

That this House congratulates Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton on her 2,000 mile kayak along the Amazon to raise money for Sport Relief; notes her considerable position as a role model to young people and the magnificent example she sets; further notes the forthcoming verification by Guinness World Records of the two records set by Helen during her effort - longest solo journey by kayak and the longest distance travelled in a kayak in 24 hours by a woman; and further notes the work of Sport Relief in raising money to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both in the UK and all over the world.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 18, Conservative 11, DUP 4, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.