CARE FOR THE ELDERLY

Early day motion 671, tabled 6 September 2010 by Hugh Bayley (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House celebrates the increasing diversity and vitality of Britain's over 65s; notes that more has to be done to acknowledge and protect the care needs of older people as demographic changes increase the proportion of the population who are elderly; recognises the need to protect and increase social care funding while consulting on long-term care; and believes that the views of older people themselves should be considered when identifying spending priorities.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, DUP 6, Liberal Democrat 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.