ACTION FOR BLIND PEOPLE

Early day motion 270, tabled 3 December 2002 by Richard Younger-Ross (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 142 members.

That this House welcomes the launch of Action for Blind People's new campaigning group, People in Action and their first campaign, Work, Rest and Play, which will work to challenge inequality, promote social inclusion and change attitudes about blind and partially-sighted people; supports Action for Blind People in its mission to 'inspire change and create opportunities to enable blind and partially sighted people to have equal voice and equal choice'; believes that the services provided by Action for Blind People in the areas of work, housing, leisure and support enable blind and partially sighted people to transform their lives; and calls on the Government to address inequality and inconsistent provision, to promote opportunity and choice for all blind and partially-sighted people and to raise awareness of the issues affecting visually impaired people.

Signatures by party: Labour 79, Liberal Democrat 34, Conservative 13, Labour/Co-operative 7, Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 3, UUP 2.