SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES

Early day motion 26, tabled 6 November 2007 by Bill Wiggin (Conservative). Signed by 50 members.

That this House expresses concern about the impact of over-fishing on the world's oceans; is further concerned about the destructive and wasteful fishing methods that affect the sustainability of fish stocks, including Atlantic cod, haddock, tropical prawns, swordfish and blue fin tuna, as noted in the Greenpeace report A Recipe for Disaster; recognises that unless action is taken on these most vulnerable and destructively fished species to ensure their sustainability, there is a fundamental threat not just to those populations, but to the future of the British fishing industry as well; and calls upon the Government to work with the fishing industry, the environmental lobby and other countries to ensure the long-term sustainability and profitability of the seas.

Signatures by party: Conservative 31, Liberal Democrat 10, Labour 7, DUP 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.