PYLONS IN NORTH YORKSHIRE

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Motion text

That this House calls upon the President of the Board of Trade to honour the Government's commitment to oppose the building of pylons across North Yorkshire by the National Grid; notes that power lines can be buried underground and that power should be supplied locally on the basis of demand; and notes that all parties gave a commitment to reject the erection of such pylons and that a definitive decision is now required.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Heywood and Middleton

Birmingham, Selly Oak

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

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PYLONS IN NORTH YORKSHIRE (Amendment 1)

at end add 'and further urges the Government, in reaching this decision, to take into account the serious damage caused to trees, rare plants and habitats within the Troutdale and Rosekirk Dale Fens site of special scientific interest by PDC Ltd., contractors working on behalf of Northern Electric, during maintenance of existing overhead lines.'.

Mr David Hinchliffe

Labour, Wakefield

signatures

EDM 187A1: tabled on 2 July 1997

EDM (Early Day Motion) 187: tabled on 01 July 1997

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Signatures (8)

Amendments (1)