RIGHT TO CARE CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 351, tabled 5 November 2001 by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 138 members.

That this House welcomes the launch of the Right to Care Campaign; believes that the formation of a campaign grouping involving 20 major campaign groups, charities and trade unions is testament to the depth of feeling surrounding the issue of long-term care felt by the members of these organisations and by many members of the public; is concerned that distinguishing between personal and nursing care is impractical and will prove unworkable; further believes that these differences in policy between regions of the UK are creating major disparities in the type and levels of care available to elderly and disabled people; and urges the Government fully to fund personal and nursing care that is free at the point of use for all who need long-term care, wherever they live throughout the UK.

Signatures by party: Labour 76, Liberal Democrat 39, Conservative 9, Labour/Co-operative 6, UUP 4, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 1.