EVERY CHILD OUTDOORS CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 2106, tabled 19 July 2011 by Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 30 members.

That this House recognises the importance of children having regular contact with the natural environment; congratulates the RSPB for its Every Child Outdoors research, which highlights the educational benefits, environmental benefits and physical and behavioural benefits for children of learning outdoors; commends the Living Classrooms programme at Ynys-hir Nature Reserve in Ceredigion, which gives children the opportunity to learn about different species and habitats; and calls on the Government to ensure that learning outdoors is part of every child's education.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Green 1, Independent 1.