PENGUINS AT RISK

Early day motion 557, tabled 12 December 2007 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 46 members.

That this House is concerned at the plight of penguins living in the Antarctic Peninsula; notes that melting ice due to the effects of climate change is devastating the nesting site for penguins; recognises that over-fishing is leading to a lack of food available for penguins; further notes that four species of penguin - the emperor, the gentoo, the chinstrap and the Adelie - are among the most at risk creatures in the area; supports the World Wildlife Fund report which states that some of the emperor penguins' colonies have reduced by half in the past century due to warmer temperatures; and calls on the Government to push for comprehensive and fair emissions cuts at the Bali summit.

Signatures by party: Labour 30, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.