AIR AMBULANCE CHARITIES

Early day motion 16, tabled 20 June 2001 by Paul Truswell (Labour). Signed by 64 members.

That this House applauds the vital frontline service provided by the 18 air ambulance charities operating in the United Kingdom; notes with concern that a majority of them continue to rely entirely on sponsorship by the Automobile Association and charitable fundraising; and calls upon the Government to recognise their invaluable and proven role by providing an appropriate level of public funding to each of them at the earliest opportunity.

Signatures by party: Labour 47, Liberal Democrat 10, Labour/Co-operative 4, UUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1.