Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Geraldine Smith (Labour), on Monday, 13 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 119 members in total.

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REGULATION OF MORECAMBE BAY COCKLE BEDS

That this House notes that, despite the horrific loss of life on 5th February, there are still large numbers of workers cockling on Morecambe Bay, many of whom appear to pay scant regard to health and safety; notes the dangers of Morecambe Bay to inexperienced fishermen and women; further notes that Morecambe lifeboat has been called out 63 times this year, and that the danger will heighten during the winter months; and calls on the Government, in order that a further tragedy be avoided, urgently to bring forward legislation to regulate commercial cockling on Morecambe Bay.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

384 

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Fisheries Regulation Safety measures Morecambe Bay Cockles

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk