Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Oliver Heald (Conservative), on Wednesday, 9 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 110 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

413 

Session

2009-10

Other sponsors

Harry Cohen

Peter Ainsworth

Elfyn Llwyd

Paul Robert Holmes

Martin Salter

Subjects

Environment protection Water

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk