SINKING OF THE OIL TANKER PRESTIGE

Early day motion 144, tabled 19 November 2002 by David Lidington (Conservative). Signed by 69 members.

That this House expresses its sympathy to the people of Spain at the environmental and economic devastation caused by oil from the tanker Prestige; and calls on the Government to strengthen safeguards against oil spills in United Kingdom waters, to review urgently Britain's contingency plans to cope with such accidents, and to take the lead within the European Union and the International Maritime Organisation in pressing for effective international rules to protect oceanic and coastal environments and the livelihood of maritime communities.

Signatures by party: Conservative 33, Labour 23, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 2, UUP 2, Independent Conservative 1.