FUNDING THE COAL INDUSTRY SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANISATION (CISWO) 2

Early day motion 545, tabled 20 January 2003 by Michael Clapham (Labour). Signed by 66 members.

That this House is most concerned to learn that CISWO's severe funding crisis has not been addressed and that the Management Board will meet on 28th February to consider a plan for a significant down-sizing of the organisation's operation and a reduction in the services provided for elderly miners and their widows; and calls on the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to meet the representatives of the organisation to explore sustainable funding options to ensure continuity of the service.

Signatures by party: Labour 55, Labour/Co-operative 8, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 1.