CARERS WEEK

Early day motion 1225, tabled 1 May 2002 by David Lepper (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 245 members.

That this House welcomes the organisation of Carers Week being held this year from 10th to 16th June; notes that carers look after family members, friends and partners who need their assistance because they are ill, frail or have a disability; warmly welcomes the unique partnership of Carers UK, Contact a Family, Crossroads, Caring for Carers and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers who jointly organise Carers Week; expresses its huge admiration for the UK's six million carers; notes the recently published report from Carers UK, which estimates ú57 billion as being the amount that carers annually save the Exchequer; and calls for increased support and recognition for carers.

Signatures by party: Labour 129, Conservative 54, Liberal Democrat 37, Labour/Co-operative 12, UUP 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.