BIOFUELS

Early day motion 151, tabled 7 November 2007 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 39 members.

That this House recognises the need for standards to be set regarding the manufacture of biofuels to restrict levels of deforestation and destruction of valuable wildlife habitats; further recognises that the objective of the use of biofuels is to reduce overall greenhouse emissions, a process which would be hampered by the significant destruction of rainforests; notes that the setting of standards would boost British farmers who wish to grow crops for the purpose of manufacturing biofuels; and urges the Government to begin setting standards for the manufacture of biofuels.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 22, Labour 13, Conservative 3, DUP 1.