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    11   WORLD PLUMBING DAY

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of Mr Hunt—That this House:

(1)    recognises the:

(a)    importance of World Plumbing Day on 11 March and its aim of highlighting the role that the plumbing industry plays in relation to health, through the provision of safe water and sanitation; and

(b)   environmental role of the industry in water conservation and in energy efficiency and the increasing use of renewable sources of energy;

(2)    notes that it is estimated that 3.1 million children die each year as a result of water related diseases; and

(3)    congratulates the World Plumbing Council on its role in promoting the importance of the plumbing industry both in developed countries and in developing countries where good plumbing could save lives ( see item No. 2, Votes and Proceedings )—

Debate resumed.

The time allotted for private Members’ business having expired, the debate was interrupted, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next meeting.