VOLUNTEERS' WEEK, 1st TO 7th JUNE

Early day motion 1403, tabled 2 May 2007 by Tom Levitt (Labour). Signed by 93 members.

That this House welcomes and supports plans to celebrate the 23rd annual Volunteers' Week from 1st to 7th June; acknowledges and celebrates the fact that three-quarters of the population is involved in volunteering as a fundamental part of life in the United Kingdom, underpinning civil society; recognises that volunteers make a significant contribution to active citizenship, democratic participation and community well-being; thanks Volunteering England, Volunteer Development Scotland, the Volunteer Development Agency, Northern Ireland, and Wales Council for Voluntary Action for their work in promoting volunteering and in organising Volunteers' Week; and supports the links between Parliament and the third sector which are being strengthened by the Volunteers' Week VIP Challenge, in which many hon. Members have agreed to participate.

Signatures by party: Labour 50, Liberal Democrat 20, Conservative 13, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.