25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CROSSROADS

Early day motion 851, tabled 20 July 1999 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 59 members.

That this House congratulates the carers' organisation Crossroads on its 25th anniversary; notes that it promotes, offers, supports and delivers high-quality services for carers and people with care needs; acknowledges that currently, through more than 200 schemes in England and Wales, its 3,755 care staff offer around three million hours supporting 28,000 carers each year; congratulates those who established Crossroads in 1974, including ATV, producers of the television programme of this name; pays tribute to all associated with the charity over its first 25 years; welcomes the launch of its three-year strategy to extend and improve its services; and wishes Crossroads further success in the years ahead.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 13, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Unknown 1.