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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 24 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 56 members in total.

2007 TOUR DE FRANCE IN LONDON

That this House welcomes confirmation that the 2007 Tour de France will start in London; notes that this is only the third time in the Tour's history of over 100 years that it has visited England; celebrates the return of the sporting entente cordiale after last summer's Olympic showdown; acknowledges the popularity and success of British cycling in international competition; and further acknowledges the enormous benefits to public health and the environment, and of reducing congestion, that cycling offers.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

2007 TOUR DE FRANCE IN LONDON (1465A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Martin Linton (primary, Labour) and tabled on Monday, 30 January 2006. It has been signed by 7 members in total.
at end, add `and welcomes the role the Mayor of London and Transport for London have played in bringing the Tour to London.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1465 
1465A1 
Session
2005-06
Other sponsors
Baroness Teather
Baroness Kramer
Paul Burstow
Lembit Opik
Tom Brake
Subjects
Cycling Tour de France
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk