Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Paul Marsden (Labour), on Wednesday, 25 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 27 members in total.

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FLORA LONDON MARATHON

That this House congratulates the organisers of the Flora London Marathon 2001 for the way they professionally organised the race of 37,000 competitors of whom 32,000 finished; expresses deep sympathy for the family of Graham Barrow from Lancashire who died after the race; congratulates Abdelkader el Mouaziz from Morocco who won the men's race and Derartu Tulu from Ethiopia who won the women's race; expresses concern that Tulu was nearly assaulted on the finish line and urges the Home Secretary to investigate how security can be improved for next year's event; and thanks all volunteers and staff who made the race such a success and greatly appreciates the London crowds who made it a fun day out.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

605A2

and acknowledges the role of the GLC in introducing this great event.'.

605A1

after 'line', insert 'congratulates Dave Bedford and the stewards on the effective way that they dealt with this incident'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

605 

605A2 

605A1 

Session

2000-01

Subjects

London Marathon

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk