AIRPORT FOR THE ISLAND OF ST HELENA

Early day motion 9, tabled 18 November 2009 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 31 members.

That this House agrees with the people and government of the island of St Helena that the construction of an airport is crucial for the island's economic future; notes that the Government has for many years promised that an airport would be constructed; further notes that an airport is the only way in which the island can become economically self-sufficient, and that its capital cost is the equivalent of 10 years of rapidly rising revenue subsidy; and calls on the Government to proceed with the award of a contract for the construction of an airport on the island of St Helena without further delay.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 4, DUP 3, Independent 3, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.