RE-BUILDING OF SOUTHEND PIER

Early day motion 792, tabled 18 October 2005 by James Duddridge (Conservative). Signed by 38 members.

That this House expresses its sadness at the fire that recently destroyed part of Southend Pier, resulting in the tragic loss of a long-standing national icon; praises the efforts of the firefighters involved; supports the aim of Southend Council to find funding to rectify the damage that occurred; and requests that the Government ensure that the pier is repaired and that the opportunity is used to return Southend Pier fully to its former glory.

Signatures by party: Conservative 19, Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 1.