DIGNITY AT WORK

Early day motion 198, tabled 26 November 2002 by Valerie Davey (Labour). Signed by 108 members.

That this House believes that every employee should have the right to dignity at work; welcomes the benefits for employees of the Government's measures since 1997, especially those contained within the Employment Act 2002; supports the measures being taken by the Health and Safety Executive against stress and bullying at work; notes with concern, however, the high level of bullying indicated by the large number of callers to the Andrea Adams Trust's National Helpline; supports the ongoing campaign by Amicus to highlight the issue; recognises the harm bullying causes employees, employer and the economy; and calls upon the Government to support measures to reduce bullying in the workplace.

Signatures by party: Labour 84, Liberal Democrat 14, Labour/Co-operative 8, Conservative 1, UUP 1.