DISABILITY BENEFITS

Early day motion 491, tabled 24 November 1997 by Audrey Wise (Labour). Signed by 73 members.

That this House recognises that the benefits to which various categories of disabled or chronically sick people are entitled are a necessary and justified expenditure in an advanced civilised society, and should not be taxed, withdrawn, transferred to local authorities or subjected to further limitation or cuts; and calls for full recognition of the need for secure benefits to meet the very high costs of disability, as well as the need for opportunities for employment when appropriate.

Signatures by party: Labour 58, Liberal Democrat 10, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.