BILL OF RIGHTS FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

Early day motion 1527, tabled 31 January 2006 by Anne Main (Conservative). Signed by 32 members.

That this House notes the proposals contained in the Animal Welfare Bill for a Bill of Rights for animals; and urges the Government to ensure an equal duty of care to the elderly by placing greater emphasis on ensuring the delivery of appropriate diet, suitable living conditions, companionship or solitude as appropriate and protection from pain, suffering, injury, abuse and disease for elderly people who do not benefit from such freedom and protection.

Signatures by party: Conservative 12, Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 3, Scottish National Party 1.