FREE EYE AND DENTAL CHECKS

Early day motion 1239, tabled 16 May 2003 by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 26 members.

That this House welcomes the partnership signed between the Liberal Democrat and Labour parties in Scotland which includes a commitment to deliver free eye and dental checks; believes this move will allow Scotland to take a major step forward to preventative health care; further believes that free eye and dental checks, combined with the abolition of student tuition fees and the introduction of free personal care for the elderly, which has already been delivered by the Scottish Executive, illustrates the positive difference that devolution has made to Scotland; and calls on the United Kingdom Government to consider introducing similar measures for the rest of the country.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 17, Labour 7, Labour/Co-operative 1, UUP 1.