Mike Penning has put forward a motion in the House of Commons supporting the Members of Parliament and their staff who are taking part in a three-legged race for charity.

By taking part in this race, the MPs are recognising the valuable work of the two charities – Whizz-kids and Childhood First.

Mike said:
“All too often we at Westminster can be seen to be distant from the real lives of our constituents. Taking part in such charity events is an excellent way for us to show our support for the more vulnerable and needy within the communities that we represent.”

“I commend the work of these two charities and acknowledge the important difference these charities make to the lives of children with disabilities and those in need of therapeutic residential care.”

EARLY DAY MOTION No. 1551 EXACT WORDING

WHIZZ-KIDZ AND CHILDHOOD FIRST

That this House welcomes the three-legged race for charity involving hon. Members and their staff that is taking place on 8th February; encourages hon. Members and their staff to support the event by taking part; recognises the valuable work of the two charities the event is in aid of, Whizz-Kidz and Childhood First; and acknowledges the important difference these charities make to the lives of children with disabilities and those in need of therapeutic residential care respectively.