PROPOSED CLOSURE OF WOODLANDS RESPITE HOME

Early day motion 628, tabled 26 July 2010 by Fabian Hamilton (Labour). Signed by 9 members.

That this House is concerned that the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society intends to close Woodlands in York, a respite home for people suffering from multiple sclerosis; notes that the press and media were informed of the proposed closure before users and local authority social services departments; and calls on the MS Society to reconsider its decision to close Woodlands in the light of the distress which it will cause to users.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1.