IRONBIDGE GORGE WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Early day motion 1948, tabled 18 November 2003 by David Wright (Labour). Signed by 49 members.

That this House recognises the important role that world heritage sites, such as the Ironbridge Gorge, play in promoting United Kingdom tourism; notes that the Ironbridge Gorge site has an ongoing land stability problem which affects businesses, residents and visitors; and calls on the Government to work with the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford and Wrekin Council, UNESCO, local residents and other partners to develop and fund a remediation plan.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Labour/Co-operative 6, Conservative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1.