Motion text
That this House expresses concern regarding water quality in northern Sri Lanka; is concerned by reports stating that the Sri Lankan Government refused to allow independent assessments of water quality in the region; notes that the consumption or use of water contaminated by waste oil has been linked to many diseases and birth defects; calls for steps to be taken to allow all citizens in northern Sri Lanka, the majority of whom are Tamils, to have access to clean drinking water; calls on the area around the Chunnakam power plant complex to be subjected to a full independent investigation; and believes that all citizens affected by water contamination should be provided with competent medical follow-up and be compensated adequately by the Sri Lankan Government.
Signatures (11)
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.
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
25 October 2019
Davey, Sir Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
29 October 2019
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
30 October 2019
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
30 October 2019
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
30 October 2019
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
30 October 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.