Motion text
That this House notes with concern that microplastic pollution is potentially more environmentally damaging than larger pieces of plastic because small pieces of plastic are more likely to be eaten by wildlife and have a greater surface area which can transfer chemicals to and from the marine environment; welcomes the Government's legislation on microbeads; further notes that the wider issue of microplastic pollution cannot be set aside, and supports the Environmental Audit Committee's recommendations that the Government works towards a systematic strategy for researching and mitigating sources of microplastic pollution, particularly in relation to synthetic fibres which are shed from synthetic clothing when laundered; notes that there is little evidence on potential human health impacts of microplastic pollution; calls on the Government to set a timescale within which it will publish an assessment of the potential health impacts and any measures it intends to take as a response; and further calls on the Government to continue international cooperation to address
microplastic pollution and take on a leading role in addressing the issue.
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.
West, Catherine
Labour
Signed on
2 July 2018
Letwin, Sir Oliver
Conservative
Signed on
2 July 2018
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
2 July 2018
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
2 July 2018
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
2 July 2018
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
3 July 2018
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
4 July 2018
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 July 2018
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 July 2018
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 July 2018
Crausby, Sir David
Labour
Signed on
10 July 2018
Davies, Glyn
Conservative
Signed on
4 September 2018
George, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
12 July 2018
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 October 2018
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
12 July 2018
Hayes, Helen
Labour
Signed on
9 July 2018
Hendrick, Sir Mark
Labour
Signed on
19 July 2018
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 July 2018
Hepburn, Mr Stephen
Labour
Signed on
4 September 2018
Hermon, Lady
Independent
Signed on
5 July 2018
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
4 July 2018
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 July 2018
Hopkins, Kelvin
Independent
Signed on
4 July 2018
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 July 2018
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
4 July 2018
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 July 2018
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 July 2018
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
16 July 2018
Martin, Sandy
Labour
Signed on
10 July 2018
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 July 2018
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
3 July 2018
Owen, Albert
Labour
Signed on
10 July 2018
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
4 July 2018
Rimmer, Ms Marie
Labour
Signed on
10 July 2018
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
10 July 2018
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 July 2018
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 July 2018
Western, Matt
Labour
Signed on
5 July 2018
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
23 July 2018
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.