Motion text
That this House is concerned that Chester Zoo, and other zoos will not be able to reopen alongside ticketed gardens and non-essential retail; is further concerned that no date for the reopening of zoos has been announced; recognises the enormous contribution Chester Zoo makes to the local economy, to educating the public, as well as to wider global conservation efforts with conservation projects in 40 countries worldwide; notes that Chester Zoo is almost entirely reliant on visitors, with 97 per cent of its income to fund the running of the zoo and the other work it carries out coming from visitors through the gates; and calls on the Government to reconsider the policy to prevent zoos from safely reopening if they adhere to social distancing guidelines
Signatures (30)
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.
Eagle, Ms Angela
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
8 June 2020
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Fovargue, Yvonne
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
8 June 2020
Timpson, Edward
Conservative
Signed on
8 June 2020
Henderson, Gordon
Conservative
Signed on
8 June 2020
Abrahams, Debbie
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Benn, Hilary
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Lord, Mr Jonathan
Conservative
Signed on
8 June 2020
Spellar, John
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Howarth, Sir George
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Nichols, Charlotte
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Eagle, Maria
Labour
Signed on
8 June 2020
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
8 June 2020
Crouch, Tracey
Conservative
Signed on
8 June 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 June 2020
Amesbury, Mike
Labour
Signed on
9 June 2020
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
9 June 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
9 June 2020
Dowd, Peter
Labour
Signed on
10 June 2020
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
10 June 2020
Bruce, Fiona
Conservative
Signed on
10 June 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
1 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.