JUST DO SOMETHING

Early day motion 1222, tabled 30 April 2002 by Chris Bryant (Labour). Signed by 64 members.

That this House notes that there are more than 36,000 public appointments and over 118,000 charities seeking trustees in the UK; further notes that many people are unaware of opportunities to use their experience and knowledge for the public good; congratulates Common Purpose, NTL and the Financial Times for launching Just Do Something, a new internet initiative to provide information and opportunities for people who want to take the lead in civic life; and calls upon the Government to support Just Do Something in aiming to make public appointments and non-executive roles within the voluntary sector more accessible to the UK public.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 6, Labour/Co-operative 5, Plaid Cymru 3, UUP 2, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1.