Water quality in Sri Lanka

Early day motion 287, tabled 16 January 2024 by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 16 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 for the area around the Chunnakam power plant complex to be subjected to a full independent investigation; believes that organisations responsible for pollution of ground water in Chunnakam should have a duty to carry out remedial works; and further 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: Scottish National Party 4, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 2, Independent 2, Labour 2, Conservative 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.