MIND REPORT, IN THE RED

Early day motion 1527, tabled 8 May 2008 by David Drew (Labour). Signed by 79 members.

That this House congratulates Mind on its report, In the Red, which explores the links between debt, poverty and mental ill health; calls on the Office of Fair Trading, relevant government departments, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, statutory agencies using bailiffs, banks, creditors, energy and water companies, primary care trusts, local health boards and others to consider carefully the report's recommendations; commends the Financial Services Authority for supporting Mind's work to help people with mental health problems and debt to take control of their finances; and wishes Mind every success in developing its programme of financial capability workshops and website information and advice service.

Signatures by party: Labour 46, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 6, DUP 2, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.