Dr Ashok Kumar

EDM number 1603 in 2010-12, proposed by Tom Blenkinsop on 15/03/2011.
Categorised under the topic of Members of Parliament.

That this House remembers with great respect the memory of the late Dr Ashok Kumar, formerly the Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland; notes that 15 March 2011 was the first anniversary of his untimely passing; recalls his unflinching devotion to his constituents and the North East Region as a whole; remembers him as a man motivated by a strong sense of duty and public service, who continues to be missed in Parliament and throughout Teesside; fondly remembers the warmth he radiated to those he met; notes his achievements in breaking down barriers and prejudices in being the first Asian man to be elected in a predominantly white constituency; recognises his great academic and vocational achievements in science and engineering; further recognises his commitment to fighting to secure a future for steelmaking on Teesside; further notes with sadness that he did not live to see the recent announcement that Teesside Cast Products has been saved; and wishes his family and those who knew him wellbest wishes.

This motion has been signed by a total of 35 MPs.