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Early day motion · EDM 970 · 19 Mar 2025

International Space Station

Tabled by Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat) 8 signatures

The motion

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.

Signatories (8)

Source: the official Early Day Motions database.