PURCHASE OF SALT, GRIT AND POTASH FROM BRITISH SOURCES

Early day motion 1179, tabled 13 December 2010 by Tom Blenkinsop (Labour). Signed by 20 members.

<p>That this House believes that it makes economic and environmental sense to purchase salt, grit and potash from domestic sources, particularly during periods of increased demand; supports local suppliers such as Boulby Potash mine in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland constituency; notes the boost this would give to these suppliers; further notes that this would avoid the unnecessary environmental cost of transporting goods from overseas; and therefore calls on the Highways Agency and the Department for Transport to wherever possible purchase from British suppliers.</p>

Signatures by party: Labour 14, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3.