SHELTER AND ITS STAFF

Early day motion 1016, tabled 22 February 2008 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 58 members.

That this House acknowledges the excellent record of the housing campaign organisation Shelter over its 41-year history in campaigning to highlight the issues of homelessness in Britain; expresses its regret at the actions of Shelter's management in seeking to impose upon Shelter's dedicated staff cuts in pay, longer working hours and the undermining of conditions of employment; expresses its solidarity with Shelter's members of the Transport and General Workers' Union currently in dispute; and urges the board of directors to work co-operatively with the union to resolve this dispute amicably to enable Shelter to continue to play its invaluable role in our society.

Signatures by party: Labour 43, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 2, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Respect 1.