NEW 888 SERVICE

Early day motion 361, tabled 6 November 2001 by Nick Palmer (Labour). Signed by 27 members.

That this House notes that 999 call response is slowed by the volume of non-urgent calls, including minor requests for information; believes that this is partly because 999 is the only access number universally known to the public; and proposes the establishment of a new 888 service for non-urgent problem reports and requests for information and contact numbers for public services, and a major public information campaign to limit the use of 999 to urgent requests for help.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Liberal Democrat 3, Labour/Co-operative 1.