EXTENSION OF GANGMASTERS LICENSING AUTHORITY REMIT

Early day motion 1417, tabled 23 April 2008 by Geraldine Smith (Labour). Signed by 88 members.

That this House notes with concern the high number of deaths and injuries suffered by workers in the construction industry each year; and calls on the Government to bring forward proposals to extend the remit of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority to protect the welfare of workers in the construction industry.

Signatures by party: Labour 74, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 2, Scottish National Party 2, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UKIP 1.