MORECAMBE BAY COCKLE PICKERS

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That this House remembers the 23 Chinese cockle pickers who lost thier lives on the shores of Morecambe Bay on the first anniversary of their death on 6th February 2005; and welcomes the Gangmasters Act 2004 which will go some way towards protecting future workers from similar unnecessary tragedies and will stand as a fitting testimony to them and their families.