WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY (No. 4)

Early day motion 1934, tabled 20 July 2009 by Lord Mann (Labour). Signed by 38 members.

That this House notes a desire to remember those who are injured or killed in the workplace; supports measures that reduce the number of workplace fatalities and campaigns which advance improved working conditions for the living; recognises substantial union support for an official commemoration of workplace injuries and fatalities; notes that the Workers' Memorial Day, officially celebrated around the world on 28 April, is a major event on the trade union calendar; notes that it provides an opportunity to reflect on workplace illness, injury, death and their causes; and calls on the Government to recognise Workers' Memorial Day as a public holiday.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, UUP 1.