PROPOSALS TO HELP FAMILIES AT RISK

Early day motion 1848, tabled 19 June 2008 by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour). Signed by 37 members.

That this House welcomes the publication of Think Family - Improving the Life Chances of Families at Risk, which sets out plans to improve the life chances of families at risk and helps to break the cycle of disadvantage; believes that, if implemented, its recommendations would greatly enhance the life experience of families referred to the family courts; is concerned however at the lack of resource and funding commitments; and urges the Government to publish a timetable for implementation as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 4, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.