ASSAULTS ON AMBULANCE CREWS

Early day motion 403, tabled 27 November 2007 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 69 members.

That this House notes with alarm the number of assaults on paramedics in the UK; expresses deep concern that in 2006-07 there were 1,006 physical assaults against ambulance staff in England; recognises that ambulance staff are highly trained and dedicated individuals at the cutting edge of the NHS; and calls on the Government to adopt a zero tolerance approach to anyone who attacks ambulance staff whilst at the same time looking to provide all staff with stab vests in order to protect them from attacks.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 7, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.