YAMUNA RIVER IN INDIA

Early day motion 824, tabled 26 February 2015 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House is concerned by the damage caused by pollution to the Yamuna River, one of the holiest and most significant rivers in India; notes that domestic and commercial waste is dumped in large quantities into the river and that no fresh water flows through cities like Delhi, Mathura, Vrindavan and Gokul; further notes that 150 kilometres of the Yamuna river bed is completely empty; congratulates the campaign to improve these conditions and address the pollution problem, led by individuals across India and the UK such as Rakesh Rajpara; and calls on the Indian government urgently to address this issue.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.