Early Day Motion·EDM 426

BBC CHILDREN IN NEED APPEAL

18 December 2002100 Signatures

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That this House acknowledges the significant achievements of the BBC Children in Need Appeal in helping socially disadvantaged children and young people across the United Kingdom; notes that since 1980, when the Appeal first was established, it has raised over £300 million, that in the last 12 months it awarded grants totalling £25.2 million and that during the Appeal night on 15th November it raised £13.5 million; and wishes it continued success for the future.