EFFECT OF GLOBAL TRADE ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Early day motion 2182, tabled 16 May 2006 by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 48 members.

That this House recognises that a proportion of global trade is highly inefficient with identical products often being exported, whilst at the same time being imported with a high cost to the environment; notes that in 2004 over 460 tonnes of gingerbread was imported whilst 460 tonnes was exported, 44,000 tonnes of fresh boneless chicken was imported and 51,000 tonnes exported and 1,500 tonnes of potatoes were imported from Germany, with 1,500 tonnes exported to Germany; and calls on the Government to work with British trading bodies to make the most of British resources, and to work with European and worldwide trading bodies to ensure trade is as ecologically efficient as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 18, DUP 4, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.