NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WHITE PAPER

Early day motion 1601, tabled 15 March 2011 by Martin Horwood (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 84 members.

That this House looks forward to the forthcoming publication of a Natural Environment White Paper; notes that this is the first White Paper of its kind in 20 years; recognises that biodiversity is in crisis, with 45 per cent. of important habitats and 29 per cent. of priority species declining or lost; calls on the Government to make a clear commitment through the White Paper to halt biodiversity loss, restore the UK's natural environment and connect people with nature; believes the White Paper must include key indicators to track annual progress toward measurable outcomes; further believes these indicators must cover the condition of common and threatened wildlife, the condition of important wildlife areas and levels of public engagement; and calls on other Government departments to share responsibility in committing to a strong and effective White Paper which helps the Government meet its commitment to be the greenest Government ever.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Liberal Democrat 25, Conservative 15, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Scottish National Party 1.