ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY

Early day motion 743, tabled 13 February 2003 by Alice Mahon (Labour). Signed by 78 members.

That this House congratulates the Royal Humane Society on its contribution to society by publicly recognising those who go out of their way to help others, often by putting their own lives at risk; believes that the Society's medals and certificates, awarded according to the degree and duration of the risk taken, constitute a valuable way of saying thank you to public-spirited people whose actions might otherwise go unacknowledged; notes that the Society, which is a registered charity, has given more than 84,000 awards since its founding in 1774; and hopes that its excellent work will continue long into the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Conservative 30, Liberal Democrat 7, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 1, Independent Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.