ATLANTIC FRONTIER

Early day motion 242, tabled 26 January 1999 by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 32 members.

That this House recognises the United Kingdom's Atlantic Frontier ocean wilderness as comprising the most important range of habitats and migration routes in United Kingdom waters for many little-known and rare species of whales and dolphins, including the blue whale; recognises that oil development in this area potentially poses a number of serious threats to whales and dolphins; and urges the Government to propose the Atlantic Frontier continental shelf to UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Liberal Democrat 7, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.