PROTECTION OF THE SOLENT

Early day motion 839, tabled 7 March 2005 by Syd Rapson (Labour). Signed by 33 members.

That this House congratulates the Solent Protection Society on its campaign to protect the Solent waters from major oil spills by demanding that only double-hulled tankers are allowed to navigate in the Solent; and calls on all those who care about protecting the environment of the Solent for future generations to support the campaign.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, UUP 1.