LEWIS HAMILTON MBE

That this House warmly congratulates Formula One Champion Lewis Hamilton on having been honoured with an MBE from Her Majesty for services to motor racing; welcomes the decision to honour the youngest ever winner of the World Championship and the first black driver in Formula 1 with this prestigious award; views this as an acknowledgement of the hard work and success that Lewis Hamilton has achieved so far in his career; recognises Lewis Hamilton as an excellent role model for young people, especially those from black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities; and looks forward to Lewis Hamilton's future success in his career.