Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 2 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 64 members in total.

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NAPPY PROVISION

That this House notes that disposable nappies give rise to over a million tonnes of household waste every year, costing ??40 million; recognises the benefits of local authority partnerships and promotions which can prevent waste; supports Real Nappy Week, 23rd to 29th April, which aims to give parents a fair choice of modern, washable nappies and nappy laundries; and calls upon the Department of Health to ensure that a fair choice is available in maternity wards and through health professionals and to consider adopting a real nappy policy.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

510 

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Domestic waste Waste disposal Nappies

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk