AIRBUS A380 LANDING AT HEATHROW - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Motion text

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.

Signatures (93)

Supporters (93)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Alyn and Deeside

Naysmith, Dr Doug

Bristol North West

Berry, Dr Roger

Howarth, Mr Gerald

Liberal Democrat

Montgomeryshire

McCarthy, Kerry

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Anderson, Mr David

Anderson, Janet

Rossendale and Darwen

Bailey, Mr Adrian

West Bromwich West

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Brazier, Mr Julian

Caton, Mr Martin

Clapham, Mr Michael

Barnsley West and Penistone

Clelland, Mr David

Old Bexley and Sidcup

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

11 October 2006

Davidson, Mr Ian

Glasgow South West

Dean, Mrs Janet

Dismore, Mr Andrew

Dodds, Mr Nigel

Democratic Unionist Party

Engel, Mrs Natascha

North East Derbyshire

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Evans, Mr Nigel

Francis, Dr Hywel

Plymouth, Sutton

Hamilton, Mr David

Hammond, Stephen

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Liberal Democrat

Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

Liberal Democrat

Birmingham, Yardley

Hepburn, Mr Stephen

Hodgson, Mrs Sharon

Gateshead East and Washington West

Iddon, Dr Brian

Bolton South East

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

James, Mrs Siân C.

Jenkins, Mr Brian

Jones, Mr David

Jones, Mr Kevan

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Jones, Mr Martyn

Brentford and Isleworth

Kemp, Mr Fraser

Houghton and Washington East

Khabra, Mr Piara S

Ealing, Southall

Kidney, Mr David

Kilfoyle, Mr Peter

Liverpool, Walton

Mid Worcestershire

McCafferty, Chris

McCarthy-Fry, Sarah

Portsmouth North

Cardiff South and Penarth

Ellesmere Port and Neston

Moon, Mrs Madeleine

Morden, Jessica

Mountford, Kali

Murphy, Mr Denis

O'Brien, Mr Stephen

O'Hara, Mr Edward

Liberal Democrat

Sarwar, Mr Mohammad

Glasgow Central

Democratic Unionist Party

Vale of Glamorgan

Southworth, Helen

Warrington South

Spellar, Mr John

Strang, Dr Gavin

Stringer, Graham

Manchester, Blackley

Stunell, Andrew

Liberal Democrat

Turner, Dr Desmond

Brighton, Kemptown

Finchley and Golders Green

Walter, Mr Robert

Williams, Mrs Betty

Liberal Democrat

Williams, Stephen

Liberal Democrat

Wilshire, Mr David

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.

Amendments (1)

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AIRBUS A380 LANDING AT HEATHROW (Amendment 1)

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.'.

Mr Bob Laxton

Labour, Derby North

1

signature

EDM 2197A1: tabled on 6 June 2006