INLAND WATERWAYS

Early day motion 1795, tabled 1 July 2009 by Charlotte Atkins (Labour). Signed by 112 members.

That this House congratulates the nine waterway organisations including the Inland Waterways Association, Royal Yachting Association and British Marine Federation that have joined together to promote inland waterways; notes that they recognise the importance waterways have for leisure, recreation, business and freight; further notes their call for a comprehensive overhaul of waterways legislation, for recognition across Government departments of inland waterways' importance, for the restoration of derelict waterways and for the construction of new waterways where there is a social, environmental or business case; and believes that the current review of Waterways for Tomorrow should identify clear key performance indicators and timescales for delivery and an appropriate funding strategy.

Signatures by party: Labour 56, Conservative 24, Liberal Democrat 22, DUP 5, Independent 3, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1.