APPOINTMENT OF A MINISTER FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Early day motion 1907, tabled 13 June 2011 by Iain Wright (Labour). Signed by 84 members.

That this House acknowledges the huge contribution made to society by people aged over 60 years; notes that there are now more people in the UK aged 60 years and above than under 16 years, which will have enormous social and economic consequences for this country; further notes that over 10 million people alive in the UK today are expected to live to be 100 years old; believes that the Government should do more to tackle the social and economic challenges facing older people and to give older people a voice; and calls on the Government to co-ordinate services including employment, pensions, housing and healthcare by creating a dedicated Minister for Older People.

Signatures by party: Labour 51, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 9, DUP 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1.