INLAND WATERWAYS

Early day motion 50, tabled 15 November 2006 by Peter Ainsworth (Conservative). Signed by 160 members.

That this House notes that inland waterways are a vital part of the UK's industrial and rural heritage and that they provide space for recreation and tourism as well as valuable habitats for plants and wildlife; further notes the important work of British Waterways; and calls on the Government to support the waterways and environment and livelihoods they sustain.

Signatures by party: Conservative 106, Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 22, DUP 3, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.