As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
Suggested amendment
leave out from `Government' to end and add `to continue its policy that any increase in access to canoeists and non-powered craft being voluntary access agreements only, which have been proven to work in both England and Wales; believes that the users of all canoes and non-powered craft on inland waterways should be subject to the same restrictions as anglers, and the same penalties for infringements; further believes that the Environment Agency should have the power to close any waterway to any craft in the interests of protecting sensitive aquatic environments; and considers that, not withstanding the forthcoming Olympic Games, it should be remembered that angling is a sport which has four million participants in England and Wales with an annual economy of £3.5 billion and which has had great success in the recent World Championships'.
Original motion text
That this House urges the Government to extend legislation on access to the countryside in England and Wales to allow canoeists and users of non-powered craft similar access rights to water as walkers have to the land; notes that in Scotland such access, accompanied by a code of rights and responsibilities for all concerned, has been successfully implemented; and believes that increased access to waterways would lead to greater participation in canoeing, resulting both in obvious health benefits to the nation and in increased chances of future Olympic success.
Signatures (39)
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.
Salter, Martin
Labour
Signed on
23 April 2008
Walker, Mr Charles
Conservative
Signed on
23 April 2008
Cruddas, Jon
Labour
Signed on
23 April 2008
Waltho, Lynda
Labour
Signed on
23 April 2008
Laxton, Mr Bob
Labour
Signed on
28 April 2008
Havard, Mr Dai
Labour
Signed on
29 April 2008
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Benyon, Mr Richard
Conservative
Signed on
5 June 2008
Bercow, John
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2008
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2008
Burt, Alistair
Conservative
Signed on
12 June 2008
Chaytor, Mr David
Labour
Signed on
9 June 2008
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2008
Davies, Dai
Independent
Signed on
23 June 2008
Evans, Mr Nigel
Conservative
Signed on
12 May 2008
Farrelly, Paul
Labour
Signed on
22 July 2008
Gibson, Dr Ian
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2008
Gove, Michael
Conservative
Signed on
9 July 2008
Gummer, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on
6 October 2008
Howarth, Mr George
Labour
Signed on
19 May 2008
Hoyle, Mr Lindsay
Labour
Signed on
6 May 2008
Humble, Mrs Joan
Labour
Signed on
14 May 2008
Kemp, Mr Fraser
Labour
Signed on
6 October 2008
Key, Robert
Conservative
Signed on
2 June 2008
Maclean, David
Conservative
Signed on
22 May 2008
Mates, Mr Michael
Conservative
Signed on
4 June 2008
McIntosh, Miss Anne
Conservative
Signed on
5 June 2008
Miller, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
1 May 2008
Neill, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
9 October 2008
Penning, Mike
Conservative
Signed on
6 May 2008
Prisk, Mr Mark
Conservative
Signed on
18 June 2008
Pritchard, Mark
Conservative
Signed on
12 June 2008
Starkey, Dr Phyllis
Labour
Signed on
8 July 2008
Swire, Mr Hugo
Conservative
Signed on
5 June 2008
Taylor, Dr Richard
Independent
Signed on
26 June 2008
Viggers, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
2 June 2008
Williams, Mark
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 June 2008
Williams, Mr Roger
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
6 October 2008
Winterton, Ann
Conservative
Signed on
2 June 2008
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.