NATIONAL NEST BOX WEEK

Early day motion 781, tabled 11 February 2009 by Lord Blencathra (Conservative). Signed by 28 members.

That this House congratulates the British Trust for Ornithology for promoting the National Nest Box week which runs from 14 to 21 February; notes with regret the large decline in garden bird species, but notes that St Valentine's Day is usually the start of birds pairing up for the new breeding season; believes it is vital that more people realise the importance of nest boxes to the survival of bird species; and urges everyone with a garden, no matter how small, and whether in town or country, to participate in Nest Box Week and save more of the UK's declining bird species.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Conservative 6, Liberal Democrat 5, Independent 1, UUP 1.