RIGHT TO CARE CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 155, tabled 27 November 2003 by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 43 members.

That this House supports the Right to Care Campaign; believes that the formation of a campaign grouping involving 20 major campaign groups, charities and trade unions is testament to the depth of feeling surrounding the issue of long-term care felt by the members of these organisations and by many members of the public; notes that a petition of 100,000 signatures has been presented to 10 Downing Street; is concerned that distinguishing between personal and nursing care is impractical and will prove unworkable; further believes that these differences in policy between regions of the United Kingdom are creating major disparities in the type and levels of care available to elderly and disabled people; welcomes the recent statement of the Royal Commissioners that called on the Government to reconsider its rejection of free personal care; and urges the Government fully to fund personal and nursing care that is free at the point of use for all who need long-term care, wherever they live, throughout the United Kingdom.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 23, Labour 17, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.