GROUNDWORK'S 21 YEARS OF SERVICE

Early day motion 126, tabled 19 November 2002 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 86 members.

That this House congratulates Groundwork on 21 years of local action; recognises the immense value of its work involving thousands of residents, businesses and other local organisations in practical projects that improve quality of life, bring about regeneration and lay the foundations for sustainable development; and calls on the Government to continue its support for an organisation that has made a lasting difference to the lives of people living in some of the most deprived areas of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Signatures by party: Labour 54, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 8, Labour/Co-operative 5, UUP 4, Plaid Cymru 1.