ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINES AND HAITI

Early day motion 676, tabled 20 January 2010 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 37 members.

That this House acknowledges and commends the contribution Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines makes to the local economy in Haiti; further acknowledges the 40 pallets of aid it delivered to that country and the planned deliveries of a further 96 pallets of aid; understands the link between recovery and tourism, yet finds the decision to make scheduled stops in Labadee Bay and to allow passengers to engage in recreational activities on the island extremely distasteful; and urges the company to deliver on promised aid and to apologise to the people of Haiti.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 6, DUP 3, Independent 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.