Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Oliver Heald (Conservative), on Wednesday, 29 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 104 members in total.

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PROTECTION OF RIVER HABITATS

That this House believes that the chalk rivers of England provide a unique habitat for a rich diversity of fish, riparian creatures and rare plant species which is under serious threat; expresses concern at the recent Environment Agency finding that less than 20 per cent. of the rivers and lakes of England and Wales are currently at good status due to growing pollution, over-abstraction of water and habitat destruction; and calls on the Government to develop a plan to protect and enhance the condition of rivers, including the chalk rivers, setting firm and demanding targets.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1392 

Session

2008-09

Other sponsors

Lord Lilley

Lindsay Hoyle

Gregory Campbell

Jeremy Corbyn

Andrew Dismore

Subjects

Water

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk