CHILD SAFETY AND PONDS

Early day motion 781, tabled 24 May 2000 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 80 members.

That this House notes the number of tragic deaths caused through young children drowning in garden ponds; and calls on the Government to initiate a campaign through the national media and to work with DIY stores and garden centres to highlight the potential dangers of ponds and water features in relation to young children.

Signatures by party: Labour 65, Liberal Democrat 8, Labour/Co-operative 3, UUP 2, Independent 1, Unknown 1.