CHARITIES AND ICELANDIC BANKS

Early day motion 1394, tabled 29 April 2009 by Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative). Signed by 89 members.

That this House urges the Government to accept the recommendations of the Treasury Select Committee report into the Banking crisis and the impact of the failure of the Icelandic banks (Fifth Report from the Treasury Committee, Session 2008-09, HC 402); notes the recommendation that on this occasion, all charities be compensated for their losses; and further urges the Government to take immediate action to compensate charities so that they can continue with their important work.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 24, Conservative 21, Independent 3, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.