30th ANNIVERSARY OF HAVERING TALKING NEWSPAPER

Early day motion 976, tabled 8 November 2005 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 16 members.

That this House congratulates the staff and volunteers of the Havering Talking Newspaper on their 30th anniversary; notes that this organisation produces a weekly cassette tape of local news and information which is sent to some 300 visually handicapped people throughout Romford, Hornchurch and Upminster; further notes that a monthly tape with magazine-type information is also produced and cassette machines are loaned free of charge to listeners who do not have their own equipment; applauds the Havering Talking Newspaper's vital role in serving the blind and partially-sighted community across the London Borough of Havering; and wishes them continued success for the future in providing this invaluable service to local people.

Signatures by party: Conservative 7, Labour 5, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 1.