EUROPEAN GEOPARK WEEK

Early day motion 2148, tabled 11 May 2006 by Philip Dunne (Conservative). Signed by 40 members.

That this House welcomes this summer's European Geopark Week; supports its aim to raise awareness of Europe's common geological history; recognises the fundamental influence of geodiversity upon biodiversity and on natural and cultural heritage and its importance in providing an integrated approach to nature conservation; further recognises the role that the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark, and every other geopark, plays in the promotion, preservation and enhancement of biodiversity for generations to come; and calls upon the Government to join in the celebrations of European Geopark Week across 13 European countries between 28th May and 4th June.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Conservative 13, Liberal Democrat 9, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.