Womens Institute votes yes to 'SOS' for Honey Bees
Published Jun 3, 2009
The following resolution was passed with an overwhelming majority of 99.4% at today's AGM of the Women's Institute
"SOS for Honey Bees – honey bees play a vital role in the pollination of food crops and in our environment. In view of concerns about the accelerating decline in the UK honey bee population, this meeting urges HM Government to increase funding for research into bee health."
Every year WI members submit resolutions to a democratic selection process and the most popular suggestion is put to a vote at the AGM. If members support these resolutions, they become mandates and form the basis of the WI's campaigning activities in years ahead.
Tim Lovett, President of the BBKA, said:
“We are delighted by the result of the vote. Our members look forward to supporting local Institutes as they campaign to save the nation’s honey bees.
“The vote is a vindication of the BBKA’s continued campaign for £8 million for honey bee health research funding. We demand that a realistic and adequate share of the £10million fund set up by the Government for research into pollinator decline is now put into honey bee health research.”