Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Gordon Marsden (Labour), on Tuesday, 20 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 37 members in total.

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WORLDSKILLS 2011

That this House supports wholeheartedly the UK's planned bid for the 2011 WorldSkills Competition; commends the WorldSkills competitions for recognising outstanding achievement and providing the motivation and knowledge to aspire to higher standards; notes the success of previous countries who have held the WorldSkills Competition, including Finland, Switzerland and Korea; believes that WorldSkills 2011 would be a triumph for the nation's skills and for the economy in general, particularly in the run-up to the Olympic Games; recognises the fundraising ability of those involved in the bid and the relative ease of securing the necessary funds over the next five years; and urges the Government to lend its unconditional support to winning the bid.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

WORLDSKILLS 2011 (1309A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Jeff Ennis (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 12 January 2006. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

leave out from`years' to end and insert `and commends the Government for lending its full support to winning the bid.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1309 

1309A1 

Session

2005-06

Other sponsors

Tim Farron

Bob Spink

Betty Williams

Mary Creagh

Barry Sheerman

Subjects

WorldSkills

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk