House of Commons - Early day motion - loss of lock keepers homes.

Ian Taylor MP has alerted all the MP's along the Thames where lockhouses are threatened and he is hoping they will sign an 'Early Day Motion' which he will table in the House next week. He has also written to the Chairman of the EA, and has asked for a meeting with Peter Quarmby. Finally, he has also written to the Secretary of State for the Environment.

The Early Day Motion says:
"That this House is concerned about the Environment Agency's proposals to dispose of 22 lock keepers homes along the Thames; recognises the importance of lock keepers being resident in homes adjacent to lock to maintain safety on the River; fears for the welfare of the lock keepers and their families and calls on the Government to ask the Environment Agency to re-examine its decision so as to prevent this unique part of our river heritage and the tradition of lock keepers living at the site of locks being lost."

If you haven't already contacted your MP, please do so and ask them to sign the Early Day Motion (EDM).