ALL PARTY GROUP FOR CARERS

Early day motion 826, tabled 2 March 2005 by Hywel Francis (Labour). Signed by 113 members.

That this House welcomes the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Carers; notes that one of its objectives is to monitor the implementation of the Carers Equal Opportunities Act 2004; further notes recent Ministerial statements in support of flexible working for carers; and looks forward to a time when the health and wellbeing of all carers is radically improved as a result of better leisure, lifelong learning and work opportunities.

Signatures by party: Labour 70, Liberal Democrat 17, Conservative 8, Labour/Co-operative 7, Plaid Cymru 4, DUP 3, UUP 3, Scottish National Party 1.