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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Lidington (Conservative), on Tuesday, 19 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 69 members in total.


SINKING OF THE OIL TANKER PRESTIGE

That this House expresses its sympathy to the people of Spain at the environmental and economic devastation caused by oil from the tanker Prestige; and calls on the Government to strengthen safeguards against oil spills in United Kingdom waters, to review urgently Britain's contingency plans to cope with such accidents, and to take the lead within the European Union and the International Maritime Organisation in pressing for effective international rules to protect oceanic and coastal environments and the livelihood of maritime communities.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
144 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Coastal areas Environment protection Oil Pollution Tankers Spain
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk