BLOCKADES ON CONTINENTAL PORTS

Early day motion 728, tabled 27 January 2010 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 37 members.

That this House recognises the vital role played by the haulage industry in the UK's economy; is concerned that the economic downturn has placed extreme pressure on the haulage industry; is worried at the repeated blockades of European ports used by the UK haulage industry; notes that blockades have a highly detrimental effect on the UK's economy; is anxious that established EU regulations are not being fully enforced; supports the Federation of Small Businesses Stop the Blockades campaign; and calls on the Government to press fellow EU member states such as France to prevent blockades on continental ports by quickly resolving industrial disputes.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 8, DUP 4, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 1.