MENTAL HEALTH IN THE UK

Early day motion 194, tabled 30 June 2014 by Alan Meale (Labour). Signed by 48 members.

That this House is aware that in the UK approximately one in four people experience a mental health problem in any given year, circumstances which demand that as a priority sufferers should get the support and respect they need; and pays tribute to the mental health charity MIND which has published a manifesto calling on law makers to set in place measures to improve the lives of everyone affected by this condition, including reductions in stigma and discrimination, priorities for treatment, speedy access to crisis care, increased funding and the implementation of a national strategy towards improving the wellbeing of those suffering from such conditions.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 5, Conservative 3, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.