INTERNATIONAL NURSES' DAY

Early day motion 1296, tabled 11 May 1998 by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 55 members.

That this House joins with the rest of the country in celebrating International Nurses' Day on 12th May, the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale; notes that International Nurses' Day has a particular significance in the United Kingdom this year, the 50th anniversary of the National Health Service; pays tribute to the immense dedication, skill and commitment of our nation's 600,000 nurses, acknowledges the enormous contribution made by nurses to the health service during the past 50 years; and looks forward to welcoming the continued contribution of nurses to our National Health Service in the years to come.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.