Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Nigel Evans (Conservative), on Monday, 1 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 73 members in total.

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BLUE PETER PRESENTER HELEN SKELTON AND SPORT RELIEF

That this House congratulates Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton on her 2,000 mile kayak along the Amazon to raise money for Sport Relief; notes her considerable position as a role model to young people and the magnificent example she sets; further notes the forthcoming verification by Guinness World Records of the two records set by Helen during her effort - longest solo journey by kayak and the longest distance travelled in a kayak in 24 hours by a woman; and further notes the work of Sport Relief in raising money to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both in the UK and all over the world.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

962 

Session

2009-10

Other sponsors

Lindsay Hoyle

Lord Mann

David Crausby

Lord Stunell

Greg Mulholland

Subjects

Charities Sports

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk