VICTIM SUPPORT

Early day motion 1598, tabled 16 July 2003 by Kerry Pollard (Labour). Signed by 57 members.

That this House recognises the valuable work done by victim support schemes across the country; notes that the after effects of having been a victim of crime are often far worse that the crime itself; is concerned that some victim support schemes have made support workers redundant; and calls upon the Government to increase funding to the National Association of Victim Support Schemes to ensure that every victim of crime has a support worker if they need one.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, Liberal Democrat 13, DUP 4, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 1.