SECOND WORLD ASSEMBLY ON AGEING

Early day motion 956, tabled 7 March 2002 by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 42 members.

That this House calls attention to the UN Second world Assembly on Ageing in Madrid in April; believes that the Government should take note of changing demographics and increase the inclusion of ageing issues within the wider policy agenda; urges the Government to introduce further legislation following agreement of the Second International Plan on Ageing at Madrid; looks to the Government to implement the outcomes of the plan in full, with regular consultation with groups representing and comprising older people; and further urges the Government to have clear measurable targets and to monitor progress regularly.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 13, Labour/Co-operative 4, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 1.