WHIZZ-KIDZ GENERATION INSPIRED? INITIATIVE

Early day motion 587, tabled 17 October 2012 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 25 members.

That this House congratulates Whizz-Kidz on its initiative Generation Inspired? to gather disabled children and young people's views on the legacy of the Paralympics; recognises that the Games represents an opportunity to achieve a step change in opportunities for disabled people; notes that the Paralympics have highlighted the vital need to ensure disabled people can access the right mobility equipment and training; further notes the work of the charity Whizz-Kidz in providing mobility equipment as well as life skills, training and work placement opportunities for young disabled people; and urges those delivering the Olympic and Paralympic legacy to listento and work with young disabled people to ensure that a sustainable legacy is delivered for the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 3, DUP 3, Alliance 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.