WHITE PAPER ON LEARNING DISABILITIES

Early day motion 466, tabled 20 March 2001 by Roger Berry (Labour). Signed by 68 members.

That this House joins with Mencap in congratulating the Government on the publication of the first White Paper on learning disability services for 30 years; welcomes plans to modernise and improve health, social care and employment services as a means of promoting independence and social inclusion; and calls for agencies to work together locally and nationally and to actively consult people with learning disabilities regarding choices affecting their lives.

Signatures by party: Labour 55, Liberal Democrat 5, Labour/Co-operative 4, Conservative 3, UUP 1.