UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE IN TAUNTON

Early day motion 2094, tabled 11 October 2007 by Jeremy Browne (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 13 members.

That this House welcomes the decision to keep the UK Hydrographic Office in Taunton; admires the global reputation for excellence enjoyed by the UK Hydrographic Office and notes that it employs approximately 1,000 people in and around Taunton; further notes that these jobs are vital to the economy of Taunton, which has been designated as a principal area for extra investment; cherishes the emotional attachment that many people from the Taunton area have to the UK Hydrographic Office fostered by many generations of people having been employed by the service; and congratulates the employees of the UK Hydrographic Office and the surrounding community for their impassioned and successful campaign to keep the service in Taunton.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, Liberal Democrat 5.