TURKISH RESORT SAFETY

Early day motion 295, tabled 27 November 2006 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House notes with concern the incident that occurred as part of a fireshow entertainment at the Gemini Park Resort in Turkey on 29th July 2006 in which Eden Galvani-Skeete, a six year old British girl, was tragically burnt to death in front of her family; further notes that Premier Homes UK is the sister company of Premier Homes Turkey which runs this resort; calls on Premier Homes UK to compensate the victims and their families; further notes that these dangerous fireshows are still taking place; is shocked at the basic level of health and safety regulations in a country so popular with British tourists; and urges the Government to raise this matter with the Turkish authorities to demand that those accountable are brought to justice.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Conservative 4, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.