PROPOSED AGE EQUALITY COMMISSION

Early day motion 178, tabled 18 July 2001 by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour). Signed by 173 members.

That this House welcomes the Age Equality Commission Bill presented by the honourable Member for Falmouth and Camborne as a Private Members Bill; recognises that older people face discrimination on a daily basis as consumers and as employees; supports the establishment of an Age Equality Commission with an agreed remit to advise government and business on legislation and practice; and believes that the Commission would represent an important step in tackling discrimination and protecting the interests of older persons in our society.

Signatures by party: Labour 109, Liberal Democrat 24, Labour/Co-operative 15, Conservative 12, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, UUP 1.