Early day motion · EDM 1179 · 13 Dec 2010
PURCHASE OF SALT, GRIT AND POTASH FROM BRITISH SOURCES
Tabled by Tom Blenkinsop (Labour)
21 signatures
The motion
<p>That this House believes that it makes economic and environmental sense to purchase salt, grit and potash from domestic sources, particularly during periods of increased demand; supports local suppliers such as Boulby Potash mine in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland constituency; notes the boost this would give to these suppliers; further notes that this would avoid the unnecessary environmental cost of transporting goods from overseas; and therefore calls on the Highways Agency and the Department for Transport to wherever possible purchase from British suppliers.</p>
Source: the official Early Day Motions database.