NHS STAFF

Early day motion 1549, tabled 7 July 2003 by Liam Fox (Conservative). Signed by 58 members.

That this House pays tribute to the hard work of staff in the NHS; notes that they frequently find themselves prevented from doing the right job for patients by the distorting effect of Government targets; and condemns ministers for using NHS staff as human shields to deflect proper democratic criticism of their failing stewardship of the NHS.

Signatures by party: Conservative 37, Liberal Democrat 17, DUP 1, Independent Conservative 1, Independent Ulster Unionist 1, Plaid Cymru 1.