UNIVERSAL CARERS CARD

Early day motion 1129, tabled 19 March 2009 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 38 members.

That this House notes with concern that many disabled people who require carers' assistance when going to events and activities are being forced to purchase an additional ticket for their carer; recognises that this amounts to discrimination by restricting their ability to access certain services; praises the work of the Cinema Exhibitors Association card which entitles carriers of the card to one free ticket for an accompanying carer; and calls on the Government to introduce a universal carers card which will ensure that disabled people are able to access services without discrimination.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 14, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.