Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Austin Mitchell (Labour), on Wednesday, 10 July 1996, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 31 members in total.

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That this House is concerned by the decline in the number of seaside piers from around one hundred to nearer half that figure today and at the threat to these much loved parts of the British seaside, all built in the Victorian and Edwardianeras, from high maintenance costs and weather damage; and hopes that Her Majesty's Government and the National Lottery wi ll seize the opportunity given them by the National Year of the Pier to provide and encourage both the financial support necessary to ensure the renovations and improvement of Britain's proud piers so that this precious and enjoyable legacy can be handed on for the enjoyment of future generations.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PIERS (1144A1): The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by David Shaw (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Wednesday, 10 July 1996. It has been signed by 1 members in total.; at end add `is delighted that Deal Pier has recently had considerable work carried out to improve its facilities; and further notes that the Sunday breakfasts and teas in the restaurant at the end of Deal Pier are regarded as some of the best and most scenic available in East Kent.'.

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Type: Early day motion
Reference: 1144; 1144A1
Session: 1995-96
Other sponsors: Rupert Allason; Peter Bottomley; Ken Livingstone; Lord Tyler; John Austin
Subjects: National Lottery Piers Repairs and maintenance
Link: View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk

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