SANELINE AND MACCLESFIELD

Early day motion 533, tabled 18 January 2005 by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative). Signed by 9 members.

That this House expresses concern about the future of SANELINE's office in Macclesfield; notes with concern SANELINE's funding difficulties with the Department of Health necessitating the proposed closure of the organisation's office in Macclesfield and Bristol; recognises that SANELINE provides an invaluable service for people who are mentally ill and their families following the closure of Macclesfield's Parkside Hospital; further notes with regret that the ending of SANELINE's presence in Macclesfield will withdraw an important service and will result in the loss of six salaried posts and in excess of 40 volunteer positions; and calls upon the Department of Health fully to restore its funding commitment to SANELINE in respect of the coming financial year.

Signatures by party: Conservative 3, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.