20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHERNOBYL DISASTER

Early day motion 1971, tabled 18 April 2006 by Nigel Evans (Conservative). Signed by 89 members.

That this House notes with sadness the 20th Anniversary of the Chernobyl Disaster on 26th April; further notes that 30 people lost their lives immediately and that as a result of the radiation in a 20-mile radius 135,000 people had to be evacuated; agrees that overcoming the consequences of the Chernobyl accident is a challenge that demands consistent efforts of the world community; recognises that the transformation of the shelter over the Chernobyl Power Plant into an ecologically safe system should remain a key priority for the G7; further notes with appreciation the contributions of all donors made to achieve this goal and that such transformation would be a landmark event in overcoming this man-made-accident; welcomes the assistance of numerous UK charities which is very much appreciated in the Ukraine; and highlights the importance of this continuing support since the consequences of the accident still affect many families.

Signatures by party: Labour 47, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 12, DUP 4, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, UUP 1.