Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lindsay Hoyle (Labour), on Tuesday, 18 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 72 members in total.

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PROTECTION FOR UK SEAS

That this House notes with concern the report by the World Wildlife Fund which found that key species in the United Kingdom seas are under serious threat with 13 of the 16 species and habitats investigated in decline, including reefs and salt marshes; further notes that the blame for damage to marine habitats is being placed on coastal developments, trawling and dredging, aquaculture, and oil and gas exploitation; and calls on the Government to work with marine conservationists and other interested parties to ensure that marine protection is at the forefront of the forthcoming Marine Policy Bill.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

542 

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Environment protection Nature conservation Seas and oceans

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk