AGE CONCERN'S AGE EQUALITY CONTRACT

Early day motion 1631, tabled 16 July 2002 by Edward O'Hara (Labour). Signed by 81 members.

That this House supports Age Concern's Age Equality Contract; recognises the valuable contributions that older people make to society; and calls on the Government to show its support for older people's demands and produce a detailed plan on how it will end age discrimination in five key areas where thousands suffer ageism on a daily basis, namely in employment, health, social care, learning and the marketplace.

Signatures by party: Labour 47, Liberal Democrat 16, Labour/Co-operative 6, UUP 5, Conservative 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 1.