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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Glenda Jackson (Labour), on Wednesday, 8 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 69 members in total.

HAMPSTEAD HEATH BATHING PONDS

That this House, mindful of the unique importance of the health and its facilities to the health and well-being of London and Londoners, shares the Government's commitment to the reduction of obesity and support for healthy exercise; calls upon the Government to discuss, with the Corporation of the City of London, how the threatened closure of the bathing ponds may be avoided; notes that such a closure is envisioned by the apparent lack of ??65,000, an amount bearing no relation to the actual loss should Londoners be deprived of this passionately valued, much used and irreplaceable facility.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

HAMPSTEAD HEATH BATHING PONDS (355A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Mark Field (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Monday, 10 January 2005. It has been signed by 6 members in total.
leave out from "shares" to end and insert "notes that since it assumed responsibility for the heath in 1989 the Corporation of London has spent over ??50 million on the Heath at no cost to Londoners; understands that current health and safety regulations require the presence of lifeguards at the ponds at a cost of ??500,000 per annum; believes that the corporation remains committed to the maintenance of the Heath for the good of all London; and, while all options for the bathing ponds remain under discussion, supports the Corporation in the decision to consult in detail with users over future arrangements".

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
355 
355A1 
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Closures Camden Facilities Swimming pools Sports
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk