SAFETY OF PENSIONERS

Early day motion 359, tabled 7 February 2000 by Anne Begg (Labour). Signed by 32 members.

That this House expresses its concern at the number of apparently senseless attacks on elderly residents in Aberdeen in recent months; condemns the perpetrators of these crimes for their callousness; and welcomes the campaign being run by the Aberdeen Evening Express which highlights the issue by informing pensioners how they can protect themselves and call for help.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 8, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.