Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Mark Tami (Labour), on Wednesday, 17 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 93 members in total.

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AIRBUS A380 LANDING AT HEATHROW

That this House congratulates Airbus on the first touchdown in the UK of the A380, the world's largest commercial airliner, and welcomes it to London's Heathrow Airport; further congratulates the British Airport Authority on its ??450 million investment to prepare for the A380, including construction of the new Pier 6, which will welcome the A380's first ever commercial flight; notes that this underlines Heathrow's importance as the prime international gateway to the UK and Europe; acknowledges that the A380 generates about 22,000 direct and indirect jobs in the UK, with more than 400 companies throughout the UK contributing to the programme; further notes that work on the A380 valued at over ??7.5 billion has been placed in the UK through the UK's responsibility for its wings, landing gear and fuel systems; and commends the hard work and dedication of all those involved in the programme.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

AIRBUS A380 LANDING AT HEATHROW (2197A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Bob Laxton (primary, Labour) and tabled on Tuesday, 6 June 2006. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

after `Europe', insert `also congratulates Rolls Royce who have, in developing the Trent 900, provided the quietest, most fuel efficient, low emission engine for the A380 aircraft.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2197 

2197A1 

Session

2005-06

Other sponsors

Roger Berry

Gerald Howarth

Doug Naysmith

Lembit Opik

Kerry McCarthy

Subjects

Airbus A380

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk