Early Day Motions

60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL PARKS AND ACCESS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1949

EDM (Early Day Motion) 292: tabled on 30 November 2009

Tabled in the 2009-10 session.

This motion has been signed by 126 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House welcomes the 60th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949; notes that this visionary piece of legislation led to the creation of National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Nature Reserves, the Public Rights of Way framework and National Trails; sees the UK's protected landscapes as assets to the nation which enjoy widespread public support and are enjoyed by millions of visitors, as well as being home to farmers and local communities who are vital to sustaining them; celebrates the diversity of the UK's protected landscapes from upland to lowland areas across Great Britain; notes that they provide havens for wildlife, stunning scenery, cultural heritage, opportunities for promoting physical, mental and spiritual well-being, a playground for learning for all ages, and are exemplars in sustainable farming, links between urban and rural communities, demonstrators of sustainable development in practice, stores for carbon and places that promote solutions to the challenges of climate change; welcomes the significant achievements obtained from those working in partnership in these areas; acknowledges that the benefits of protected landscapes are enduring though the challenges they face have changed over time; welcomes the support that successive Governments and all political parties have given to protected landscapes; and urges future administrations to demonstrate continuing support for these special areas.

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.

Michael, Alun
Labour
Signed on 30 November 2009
Cardiff South and Penarth
Primary
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on 30 November 2009
Sheffield, Attercliffe
Winterton, Sir Nicholas
Conservative
Signed on 30 November 2009
Macclesfield
Williams, Mr Roger
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 30 November 2009
Brecon and Radnorshire
Crabb, Mr Stephen
Conservative
Signed on 30 November 2009
Preseli Pembrokeshire
Öpik, Lembit
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 30 November 2009
Montgomeryshire

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

Ainger, Nick
Labour
Signed on 14 December 2009
Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire
Amess, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on 10 December 2009
Southend West
Anderson, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 7 December 2009
Blaydon
Atkins, Charlotte
Labour
Signed on 15 December 2009
Staffordshire Moorlands
Barron, Kevin
Labour
Signed on 9 December 2009
Rother Valley
Beith, Sir Alan
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 December 2009
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Benyon, Mr Richard
Conservative
Signed on 15 December 2009
Newbury
Berry, Dr Roger
Labour
Signed on 7 December 2009
Kingswood
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on 30 November 2009
Worthing West
Breed, Mr Colin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 December 2009
South East Cornwall
Campbell, Sir Menzies
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 December 2009
North East Fife
Campbell, Mr Ronnie
Labour
Signed on 2 December 2009
Blyth Valley
Caton, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on 1 December 2009
Gower
Clapham, Mr Michael
Labour
Signed on 2 December 2009
Barnsley West and Penistone
Cohen, Harry
Labour
Signed on 16 December 2009
Leyton and Wanstead
Connarty, Michael
Labour
Signed on 15 December 2009
Linlithgow and East Falkirk
Cook, Frank
Labour
Signed on 2 December 2009
Stockton North
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on 1 December 2009
Islington North
Crausby, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 21 January 2010
Bolton North East
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on 2 December 2009
Keighley
Dean, Mrs Janet
Labour
Signed on 2 December 2009
Burton
Devine, Jim
Labour
Signed on 2 December 2009
Livingston
Dismore, Mr Andrew
Labour
Signed on 1 December 2009
Hendon
Dowd, Jim
Labour
Signed on 6 January 2010
Lewisham West
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 1 December 2009
Stroud
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on 19 January 2010
Sunderland North
Evans, Mr Nigel
Conservative
Signed on 30 November 2009
Ribble Valley
Fabricant, Michael
Conservative
Signed on 7 January 2010
Lichfield
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 December 2009
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Fisher, Mark
Labour
Signed on 15 December 2009
Stoke-on-Trent Central
Flynn, Paul
Labour
Signed on 9 December 2009
Newport West
Francis, Dr Hywel
Labour
Signed on 2 December 2009
Aberavon
Gapes, Mike
Labour
Signed on 3 December 2009
Ilford South
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 December 2009
St Ives
George, Mr Bruce
Labour
Signed on 8 February 2010
Walsall South
Gidley, Sandra
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 December 2009
Romsey
Gillan, Mrs Cheryl
Conservative
Signed on 9 February 2010
Chesham and Amersham
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on 12 January 2010
Birmingham, Sparkbrook and Small Heath
Gray, Mr James
Conservative
Signed on 2 December 2009
North Wiltshire
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 7 December 2009
Portsmouth South
Hands, Mr Greg
Conservative
Signed on 13 January 2010
Hammersmith and Fulham
Harris, Dr Evan
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 December 2009
Oxford West and Abingdon
Harvey, Nick
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 December 2009
North Devon
Havard, Mr Dai
Labour
Signed on 1 December 2009
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Heald, Mr Oliver
Conservative
Signed on 5 January 2010
North East Hertfordshire
Hemming, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 3 December 2009
Birmingham, Yardley
Hepburn, Mr Stephen
Labour
Signed on 7 December 2009
Jarrow
Herbert, Mr Nick
Conservative
Signed on 15 December 2009
Arundel and South Downs
Heyes, David
Labour
Signed on 16 December 2009
Ashton-under-Lyne
Holloway, Mr Adam
Conservative
Signed on 5 January 2010
Gravesham
Holmes, Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 December 2009
Chesterfield
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on 9 December 2009
Luton North
Howarth, Mr George
Labour
Signed on 9 December 2009
Knowsley North and Sefton East
Howells, Dr Kim
Labour
Signed on 20 January 2010
Pontypridd
Humble, Mrs Joan
Labour
Signed on 15 December 2009
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
Hunter, Mark
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 December 2009
Cheadle
Illsley, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 7 December 2009
Barnsley Central
Jackson, Glenda
Labour
Signed on 1 December 2009
Hampstead and Highgate
Jenkins, Mr Brian
Labour
Signed on 10 December 2009
Tamworth
Jones, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on 7 January 2010
Clwyd West
Jones, Lynne
Labour
Signed on 2 December 2009
Birmingham, Selly Oak
Kennedy, Mr Charles
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 December 2009
Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Key, Robert
Conservative
Signed on 8 December 2009
Salisbury
Kramer, Susan
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 January 2010
Richmond Park
Lancaster, Mr Mark
Conservative
Signed on 19 January 2010
North East Milton Keynes
Laxton, Mr Bob
Labour
Signed on 7 December 2009
Derby North
Leech, Mr John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 7 December 2009
Manchester, Withington
Lepper, David
Labour
Signed on 1 December 2009
Brighton, Pavilion
Levitt, Tom
Labour
Signed on 30 November 2009
High Peak
Malins, Mr Humfrey
Conservative
Signed on 8 December 2009
Woking
Marsden, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on 9 December 2009
Blackpool South
Martlew, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 14 December 2009
Carlisle
Mates, Mr Michael
Conservative
Signed on 9 December 2009
East Hampshire
McCafferty, Chris
Labour
Signed on 5 January 2010
Calder Valley
McCrea, Rev Dr William
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 2 December 2009
South Antrim
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 9 December 2009
Hayes and Harlington
McIntosh, Miss Anne
Conservative
Signed on 15 December 2009
Vale of York
McIsaac, Shona
Labour
Signed on 20 January 2010
Cleethorpes
Meale, Mr Alan
Labour
Signed on 3 December 2009
Mansfield
Morley, Elliot
Labour
Signed on 9 December 2009
Scunthorpe
Mulholland, Greg
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 January 2010
Leeds North West
Mullin, Mr Chris
Labour
Signed on 7 December 2009
Sunderland South
Mundell, David
Conservative
Signed on 26 January 2010
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Murphy, Mr Denis
Labour
Signed on 9 December 2009
Wansbeck
Murphy, Mr Paul
Labour
Signed on 2 December 2009
Torfaen
O'Brien, Mr Stephen
Conservative
Signed on 17 March 2010
Eddisbury
Paice, Mr James
Conservative
Signed on 15 December 2009
South East Cambridgeshire
Pelling, Mr Andrew
Independent
Signed on 2 December 2009
Croydon Central
Penning, Mike
Conservative
Signed on 1 December 2009
Hemel Hempstead
Pope, Mr Greg
Labour
Signed on 8 December 2009
Hyndburn
Prentice, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on 8 December 2009
Pendle
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on 2 February 2010
Romford
Rowen, Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 December 2009
Rochdale
Sanders, Mr Adrian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 December 2009
Torbay
Selous, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on 5 January 2010
South West Bedfordshire
Short, Clare
Independent Labour
Signed on 8 December 2009
Birmingham, Ladywood
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 7 January 2010
Nottingham South
Skinner, Mr Dennis
Labour
Signed on 8 December 2009
Bolsover
Smith, Ms Angela C.
Labour
Signed on 8 December 2009
Sheffield, Hillsborough
Stewart, Ian
Labour
Signed on 10 December 2009
Eccles
Strang, Dr Gavin
Labour
Signed on 3 December 2009
Edinburgh East
Streeter, Mr Gary
Conservative
Signed on 13 January 2010
South West Devon
Stunell, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 January 2010
Hazel Grove
Swire, Mr Hugo
Conservative
Signed on 6 April 2010
East Devon
Taylor, Matthew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 December 2009
Truro and St Austell
Tipping, Paddy
Labour
Signed on 1 December 2009
Sherwood
Truswell, Mr Paul
Labour
Signed on 8 December 2009
Pudsey
Turner, Dr Desmond
Labour
Signed on 1 December 2009
Brighton, Kemptown
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on 10 December 2009
Finchley and Golders Green
Walter, Mr Robert
Conservative
Signed on 16 December 2009
North Dorset
Watkinson, Angela
Conservative
Signed on 28 January 2010
Upminster
Whittingdale, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on 5 January 2010
Maldon and East Chelmsford
Widdecombe, Miss Ann
Conservative
Signed on 13 January 2010
Maidstone and The Weald
Williams, Mrs Betty
Labour
Signed on 7 December 2009
Conwy
Williams, Mark
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 December 2009
Ceredigion
Williams, Stephen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 December 2009
Bristol West
Winterton, Ann
Conservative
Signed on 30 November 2009
Congleton
Wyatt, Derek
Labour
Signed on 2 December 2009
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

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.

Robinson, Mrs Iris
Democratic Unionist Party
Signature withdrawn on 10 December 2009
Strangford
Taylor, David
Labour
Signature withdrawn on 1 December 2009
North West Leicestershire