GIRAFFE CENTRE NAIROBI

Early day motion 1972, tabled 21 July 2009 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 30 members.

That this House commends the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi's Lang'ata suburb for its tireless and magnificent efforts in educating Kenyan school children about the country's wildlife and environment; recognises the centre as the creation of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife; pays tribute to its founder, the late Jack Leslie-Melville, for realising his extraordinary vision for education in conjunction with rescuing the endangered Rothschild giraffe; fully supports its efforts to continue to expand the sanctuary; and is encouraged by its drive to further diversify activities in educating children and adults alike in the practical benefits to both people and wildlife of taking an active interest in the environment and the welfare of this magnificent wild animal.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Conservative 8, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 3, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.