16th ANNIVERSARY OF ALBERT KENNEDY TRUST

Early day motion 2245, tabled 24 May 2006 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House acknowledges the vital role that The Albert Kennedy Trust undertakes in today's society and joins with them in marking the 16th anniversary of the formation of the Trust following the death of Albert Kennedy, a 16 year-old runaway from a children's home who fell to his death from the top of a car park whilst trying to escape a gang of homophobic attackers; notes that his short, tragic life had been filled with rejection and abuse and it was against this background that The Albert Kennedy Trust was set up; further notes that its mission is to ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered young people are able to live in accepting, supportive and caring homes, by providing a range of services to meet the individual needs of those who would otherwise be homeless or living in a hostile environment; and wishes to express its gratitude for the important work done by the Trust.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Conservative 7, Liberal Democrat 7, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.