Support for Local Authorities during the Covid-19 outbreak

Early day motion 410, tabled 29 April 2020 by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 20 members.

That this House expresses its gratitude for the hard work of local authorities in helping to ensure that vulnerable groups are protected during the covid-19 pandemic; recognises the vital role that local authorities are playing in the co-ordination and running of local support groups that distribute food and medication and identify vulnerable people within the community; and calls on the Government to provide the necessary financial support and urgently clarify how and when that support will be distributed.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 9, Labour 7, Labour/Co-operative 2, Conservative 1, Green 1.