Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Randall of Uxbridge (Conservative), on Monday, 1 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 315 members in total.

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PROTECTING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

That this House supports and welcomes the commitment to clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas outlined in the Government's first Marine Stewardship Report; is concerned, however, about the ever increasing pressure on the marine environment from coastal and offshore activities; believes that continued degradation threatens the long-term survival of internationally valuable habitats, wildlife and maritime archaeology; further believes that such degradation of the marine environment is detrimental to the economic activities dependent on marine resources; notes that the United Kingdom does not have a strategic and co-ordinated approach for managing our marine resources and for protecting our biological and cultural heritage; and calls on the Government to introduce at the earliest opportunity, comprehensive legislation to protect and manage the marine environment in an integrated and sustainable manner.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PROTECTING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT (171A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Ann Winterton (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Wednesday, 3 December 2003. It has been signed by 9 members in total.

Line 12, at end add 'but notes that control of what were previously UK waters up to the 200 mile or median line limit is an EU competence.'

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

171 

171A1 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Environment protection Marine animals Seas and oceans

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk