EMMAUS PROJECTS

Early day motion 904, tabled 24 March 2004 by David Lidington (Conservative). Signed by 27 members.

That this House welcomes the research undertaken at Cambridge University into Emmaus communities and their effective work in support of the homeless community in this country; recognises the work they carry out worldwide in over 50 countries; notes that Emmaus projects not only provide a valuable haven but are productive businesses in their own rights; congratulates the Emmaus project in Cambridge for generating a trading surplus of ú153,750 from its business activities in the financial year 2001-02; acknowledges that savings to the Government and the wider community are in the order of ú600,000 per annum; and supports the project's expansion throughout the United Kingdom.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 9, Labour 8, Conservative 5, Labour/Co-operative 3, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.