COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010 NEW DELHI

Early day motion 842, tabled 18 October 2010 by Virendra Sharma (Labour). Signed by 28 members.

That this House congratulates India on hosting a successful Commonwealth Games in New Delhi; notes that despite initial concerns and negative media reports, the Games were held without any security incidents, that crowds grew as the Games progressed, that no health and safety incidents occurred during the Games and that those who participated in and attended the Games had a very positive experience; and further notes that the success of the Games has provided the sporting world and India with a legacy of first-class sporting venues and a new enthusiasm for athletics and new sports among the Indian people.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Scottish National Party 6, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.