30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOCIETY OF HOMEOPATHS AND REGULATION

Early day motion 1551, tabled 12 May 2008 by David Tredinnick (Conservative). Signed by 22 members.

That this House congratulates the Society of Homeopaths on its 30 year anniversary conference at the University of Leicester; welcomes the contribution the Society has made to the development of the homeopathic profession during that time; notes that it is the largest professional body within homeopathy, representing 60 per cent. of registered homeopaths in the United Kingdom and was the first to form a register of members, establish professional standards and institute code of ethics and fitness to practise procedures; observes that the Society has decided to take the first step towards establishing the first independent register and regulatory body for homeopaths; believes that better regulation has helped other professions like osteopathy and chiropractice to become more accessible to the public through the NHS; encourages all organisations representing homeopaths to work with the Society to ensure that the homeopathic field is united in its drive towards better regulation; and calls on the Government to provide all necessary support to the homeopathic profession to achieve its goals.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 2, Scottish National Party 2.