RATES OF SUICIDE

Early day motion 1090, tabled 9 February 2016 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 33 members.

That this House expresses concern about the high rate of suicide across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; notes that Northern Ireland has the highest rate of suicide in the UK for the second year running; and requests that the Government provides funding and facilitates ways of discussing emotional relationships to enable young people to have hope for the future in terms of employment and opportunities.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 9, Labour 8, DUP 6, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 2, Independent 2, UUP 2, Liberal Democrat 1.