Water contamination in Sri Lanka

Early day motion 305, tabled 17 March 2020 by Sir David Amess (Conservative). Signed by 35 members.

That this House expresses concern regarding water quality in northern Sri Lanka; is concerned by reports stating that the Sri Lankan Government refused to allow independent assessments of water quality in the region; notes that the consumption or use of water contaminated by waste oil has been linked to many diseases and birth defects; calls for steps to be taken to allow all citizens in northern Sri Lanka, the majority of whom are Tamils, to have access to clean drinking water; calls on the area around the Chunnakam power plant complex to be subjected to a full independent investigation; and believes that all citizens affected by water contamination should be provided with competent medical follow-up and be compensated adequately by the Sri Lankan Government.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Conservative 4, Independent 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Scottish National Party 3, DUP 2, Alliance 1, Green 1.