JOB CUTS IN DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

Early day motion 585, tabled 9 February 2004 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 40 members.

That this House expresses its serious disquiet at proposals of the Department for Work and Pensions to cut 18,000 jobs from its workforce; and calls upon the Government to undertake urgent consultations with the relevant trade unions.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Labour/Co-operative 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Scottish National Party 2, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.