INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 2009

Early day motion 331, tabled 2 December 2009 by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 62 members.

That this House notes that 3 December 2009 is International Day of People with Disabilities which aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and the rights of persons with disabilities; recognises the gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of their communities; welcomes this year's focus on the millennium development goals which should reflect persons with disabilities; further notes that around 10 per cent. of the world's population, or 650 million people, live with disabilities; and calls on the Government to do all it can to support persons with disabilities in this country and abroad.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 14, DUP 5, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.