SIR JIMMY SAVILE OBE

Early day motion 2337, tabled 31 October 2011 by Fabian Hamilton (Labour). Signed by 26 members.

That this House mourns the death of Sir Jimmy Savile OBE who has died two days before his 85th birthday; recognises his enormous contribution to charitable giving, raising more than 40 million for charities during his lifetime; appreciates his essential Yorkshire character; remembers the smiles brought to the faces of children who appeared on Jim'll Fix It; enjoyed his choice of music during his time as a disc jockey; and sends its condolences and sympathy to family and friends in Leeds, Yorkshire, the UK and throughout the world.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Conservative 5, Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 3, Alliance 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.