FALL IN THE NUMBER OF SAMARITANS

Early day motion 211, tabled 29 November 2004 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 68 members.

That this House notes with great concern that the number of Samaritans volunteers has fallen by 3,000 compared to five years ago; further notes in 2003 there were 4.8 million contacts made to Samaritans, 97 per cent. of which were by telephone, visits to the branch, e-mail and letters; congratulates the 203 branches operated by approximately 18,500 unpaid volunteers for their hard work and dedication; and calls on both central and local government to give as much support to this excellent organisation as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 45, Liberal Democrat 15, Labour/Co-operative 4, Conservative 3, DUP 1.