JANUARY 2007 STORMS AND THE ORDNANCE SURVEY

Early day motion 702, tabled 22 January 2007 by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour). Signed by 57 members.

That this House expresses gratitude to the emergency services of the UK for their unstinting efforts during the recent storms; recognises that their work in town and country is made easier and more effective by the regular provision of accurate and updated mapping and positioning; recalls with concern the added problems caused by inadequate and incompatible mapping during the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe in New Orleans and surrounding areas; recognises the invaluable round-the-clock support provided by Ordnance Survey staff to the emergency services in the UK; and calls on the Government not to endanger this vital public service and great national institution admired throughout the world, either by breaking-up Ordnance Survey, or by selling it off to the highest bidder.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 4, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.