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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Keith Vaz (Labour), on Monday, 3 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 84 members in total.


LEWIS HAMILTON FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPION

That this House congratulates Lewis Hamilton on winning the Formula One World Championship in only his second year in the top flight of motor sport; recognises his remarkable achievement of being the youngest driver ever to do so and becoming the first British champion since 1996; considers that his entire career to date shows him to be an excellent role model and inspiration for all young people to aspire to; also congratulates Ron Dennis and the McLaren-Mercedes team for the faith and dedication they have shown him over the years; acknowledges the important role played by his father Anthony and the rest of his family; and anticipates him winning the World Championship for Britain in future seasons to come.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

2396A1
at end add `; but regrets that his patriotism to the country which nurtured him, and made his success possible, is to live abroad as a tax exile.'.
2396A2
at end add `further celebrates the British engineering expertise which enabled him to have a world beating car; and hopes this triumph will stimulate young people to strive to become engineers.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2396 
2396A1 
2396A2 
Session
2007-08
Other sponsors
Diane Abbott
Peter Bottomley
Dennis Skinner
Richard Burden
Baroness Teather
Subjects
Sports
Link
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