GROUNDING OF THE NAPOLI

Early day motion 807, tabled 1 February 2007 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 44 members.

That this House is deeply concerned at the recent grounding of the UK flagged ship the Napoli on the south west coast; regrets the environmental damage that is being caused through the leakage of oil and other materials; notes that the vessel also grounded in 2001, and the fact that the company has been blacklisted by the UK maritime trade unions; further notes that the vessel was flagged in the UK and had eight different nationalities on board; is concerned that such examples of sub-standard shipping will spoil the image of the UK flag; and calls on the UK Government urgently to consult on what measures can be taken to improve safety and working conditions on UK flagged vessels.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.