FOSTER CARERS

Early day motion 1521, tabled 27 June 2002 by Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 63 members.

That this House welcomes the Fostering Network's national recruitment campaign, 'Foster Care Fortnight'; notes that there is currently a shortage of 8,000 foster carers across the United Kingdom who are desperately needed in order to provide a choice of placements to the 45,000 children and young people who are in foster care; acknowledges the excellent work that existing foster carers do; and calls on the Government for increased recognition and support for foster carers.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 31, Labour 22, Labour/Co-operative 3, Scottish National Party 3, UUP 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1.