ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING STATISTICS ON VIOLENCE AGAINST STAFF

Early day motion 1744, tabled 2 March 2006 by Kevin Barron (Labour). Signed by 87 members.

That this House notes with alarm the Royal College of Nursing's statistics showing that four out of 10 nurses have suffered a physical or verbal assault in the last 12 months; further notes that this increase in incidence is having an adverse effect on staff morale and retention within the profession; and urges the Government to address the issues with nursing staff representatives.

Signatures by party: Labour 52, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 9, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Respect 1, UUP 1.