Motion text
That this House congratulates John McFall of North East Hampshire constituency for becoming the first person with a physical disability to be cleared to fly to the International Space Station; notes that the UK and Europe are leading the way in their commitment to open opportunities for all; celebrates John’s achievements including a bronze medal for sprinting at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, being an orthopaedic surgeon attached to the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, and his selection to join European Space Agency’s Reserve Astronaut Corps; and recognises John’s dedication to challenging society's assumptions around disability.
Signatures (8)
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.
Brewer, Alex
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 March 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 March 2025
Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 March 2025
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 March 2025
Roome, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 March 2025
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
31 March 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.