SPECIAL CONSTABULARY

Early day motion 708, tabled 11 February 2003 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 58 members.

That this House congratulates the dedicated men and women who volunteer to serve as special constables; recognises that their professionalism provides an extremely valuable resource to their regular colleagues through the enormous contribution which they make to their local communities; welcomes the staging of National Specials Weekend on 21st to 23rd February; and urges all honorable and Right honourable Members to support the Special Constabulary by encouraging more people to join.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 4, UUP 3, DUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.