DANUBE DELTA

Early day motion 1574, tabled 22 July 2004 by Mark Hendrick (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 38 members.

That this House notes the plan by the Ukranian Government to build a new canal in the Danube delta in an area designated by UNESCO; is concerned that such work will cause enormous environmental damage to several countries through which the Danube passes; and urges the UK Government to make urgent representations to the Government of Ukraine that such work should cease at least until there has been a proper assessment of the environmental impact of the canal.

Signatures by party: Labour 29, Conservative 4, Liberal Democrat 3, Labour/Co-operative 2.