MARGARET HAYWOOD AND STANDARDS OF CARE

Early day motion 1296, tabled 20 April 2009 by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 54 members.

That this House supports nurse Margaret Haywood who raised issues of concern around poor patient care; believes that Margaret was justified in exposing the worrying conditions at her local hospital and that the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) was wrong to strike her off the nursing register; notes the e-petition in support of Margaret Haywood organised by the Royal College of Nursing; calls on the NMC to reverse its decision; and further calls on the Government to take steps to ensure that the procedures and protection afforded to whistleblowers are understood and applied by all in positions of responsibility in the NHS.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 26, Labour 20, Conservative 2, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, UUP 1.