GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Early day motion 235, tabled 22 January 2001 by Lord Stratford (Labour). Signed by 69 members.

That this House expresses its great concern at the environmental tragedy presently confronting San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos caused by oil pollution; and believes that because of the close historical connections between the United Kingdom and the Galapagos Islands, Her Majesty's Government should offer immediate and substantial assistance to the Ecuadorian authorities to safeguard the unique wildlife currently under threat.

Signatures by party: Labour 52, Liberal Democrat 11, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.