BEXLEY WOMEN'S AID 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Early day motion 1053, tabled 27 July 2000 by John Austin (Labour). Signed by 22 members.

That this House congratulates Bexley Women's Aid on its 25th Anniversary; pays tribute to the dedicated volunteers and paid staff who have provided practical and emotional support to hundreds of women and children who have experienced domestic violence; acknowledges that domestic violence is a serious crime affecting thousands of women and children each year; gives its wholehearted support to the Bexley Women's Aid Campaign, and other similar campaigns across the country, to end domestic violence; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government and local authorities to do all they can to support Women's Aid and other campaigns to create a safer environment for women and children.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 2, Unknown 1.