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CARERS WEEK

EDM (Early Day Motion) 955: tabled on 31 March 2004

Tabled in the 2003-04 session.

This motion has been signed by 253 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House expresses its admiration for the six million people in the UK who provide unpaid help and support to a relative or friend who could not otherwise manage because of frailty, illness or disability; is concerned that large numbers of these carers are unknown to the statutory agencies; therefore welcomes the organisation of Carers Week, being held this year from 14th to 20th June, with the theme of carers and health and the objective of assisting carers and enabling them to access support and services; believes that carers need to be viewed as key partners in community care; is further concerned that two-thirds of carers who provide care for more than 50 hours per week say that their health has been affected by caring; notes that while carers are frequent users of general practitioners and primary care services, there is much work needed in primary care to identify patients who are carers; further notes that the unpaid work carried out by carers annually saves the Exchequer ú57 billion; and calls for the provision of better support and services for carers.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Bailey, Mr Adrian
Labour
Signed on 10 May 2004
West Bromwich West
Baird, Vera
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Redcar
Baker, Norman
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 4 May 2004
Lewes
Baldry, Tony
Conservative
Signed on 21 April 2004
Banbury
Barnes, Mr Harry
Labour
Signed on 1 April 2004
North East Derbyshire
Barrett, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 4 May 2004
Edinburgh West
Barron, Kevin
Labour
Signed on 29 April 2004
Rother Valley
Battle, John
Labour
Signed on 5 May 2004
Leeds West
Bayley, Hugh
Labour
Signed on 4 May 2004
City of York
Begg, Dame Anne
Labour
Signed on 31 March 2004
Aberdeen South
Beggs, Mr Roy
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 20 April 2004
East Antrim
Bellingham, Mr Henry
Conservative
Signed on 13 July 2004
North West Norfolk
Benton, Mr Joe
Labour
Signed on 21 July 2004
Bootle
Berry, Dr Roger
Labour
Signed on 4 May 2004
Kingswood
Best, Mr Harold
Labour
Signed on 27 April 2004
Leeds North West
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on 29 April 2004
Sheffield, Attercliffe
Blackman, Liz
Labour
Signed on 26 May 2004
Erewash
Blizzard, Mr Bob
Labour
Signed on 28 April 2004
Waveney
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on 19 April 2004
Worthing West
Bottomley, Virginia
Conservative
Signed on 31 March 2004
South West Surrey
Bradley, Mr Keith
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Manchester, Withington
Bradley, Peter
Labour
Signed on 27 April 2004
The Wrekin
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 April 2004
Carshalton and Wallington
Brazier, Mr Julian
Conservative
Signed on 19 May 2004
Canterbury
Brennan, Kevin
Labour
Signed on 26 April 2004
Cardiff West
Brooke, Annette
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 April 2004
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Brown, Mr Russell
Labour
Signed on 18 June 2004
Dumfries
Burden, Richard
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Birmingham, Northfield
Burgon, Colin
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Elmet
Burnett, Mr John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 7 June 2004
Torridge and West Devon
Burns, Mr Simon
Conservative
Signed on 28 April 2004
West Chelmsford
Burstow, Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 31 March 2004
Sutton and Cheam
Butterfill, Sir John
Conservative
Signed on 28 June 2004
Bournemouth West
Cable, Dr Vincent
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 April 2004
Twickenham
Calton, Mrs Patsy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 May 2004
Cheadle
Cameron, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on 7 June 2004
Witney
Campbell, Mrs Anne
Labour
Signed on 5 May 2004
Cambridge
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 1 April 2004
East Londonderry
Campbell, Mr Ronnie
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Blyth Valley
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 May 2004
Orkney and Shetland
Caton, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on 19 April 2004
Gower
Challen, Colin
Labour
Signed on 28 April 2004
Morley and Rothwell
Chapman, Sir Sydney
Conservative
Signed on 22 April 2004
Chipping Barnet
Chidgey, Mr David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 7 June 2004
Eastleigh
Clapham, Mr Michael
Labour
Signed on 11 May 2004
Barnsley West and Penistone
Clappison, Mr James
Conservative
Signed on 26 May 2004
Hertsmere
Clark, Mrs Helen
Labour
Signed on 30 April 2004
Peterborough
Clarke, Mr Tony
Labour
Signed on 25 May 2004
Northampton South
Cohen, Harry
Labour
Signed on 26 April 2004
Leyton and Wanstead
Colman, Mr Tony
Labour
Signed on 27 May 2004
Putney
Connarty, Michael
Labour
Signed on 7 June 2004
Falkirk East
Cook, Frank
Labour
Signed on 12 May 2004
Stockton North
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on 19 April 2004
Islington North
Cotter, Brian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 May 2004
Weston-Super-Mare
Cousins, Jim
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2004
Newcastle upon Tyne Central
Cox, Tom
Labour
Signed on 1 April 2004
Tooting
Cranston, Sir Ross
Labour
Signed on 27 April 2004
Dudley North
Crausby, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 6 May 2004
Bolton North East
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Keighley
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on 26 May 2004
Coventry South
Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire
Labour
Signed on 22 June 2004
Crosby
Davey, Mr Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 27 May 2004
Kingston and Surbiton
Davey, Valerie
Labour
Signed on 27 April 2004
Bristol West
David, Mr Wayne
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Caerphilly
Davies, Mr Quentin
Conservative
Signed on 27 May 2004
Grantham and Stamford
Dean, Mrs Janet
Labour
Signed on 1 April 2004
Burton
Dhanda, Mr Parmjit
Labour
Signed on 10 May 2004
Gloucester
Dismore, Mr Andrew
Labour
Signed on 7 June 2004
Hendon
Dobbin, Jim
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Heywood and Middleton
Dodds, Mr Nigel
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 27 April 2004
Belfast North
Donaldson, Mr Jeffrey M.
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 28 April 2004
Lagan Valley
Donohoe, Mr Brian H.
Labour
Signed on 26 May 2004
Cunninghame South
Doughty, Sue
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 April 2004
Guildford
Dowd, Jim
Labour
Signed on 28 April 2004
Lewisham West
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Stroud
Drown, Julia
Labour
Signed on 10 May 2004
South Swindon
Edwards, Mr Huw
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Monmouth
Efford, Clive
Labour
Signed on 4 May 2004
Eltham
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on 5 May 2004
Sunderland North
Ewing, Annabelle
Scottish National Party
Signed on 19 April 2004
Perth
Fallon, Mr Michael
Conservative
Signed on 10 June 2004
Sevenoaks
Field, Mr Frank
Labour
Signed on 13 May 2004
Birkenhead
Flook, Mr Adrian
Conservative
Signed on 22 April 2004
Taunton
Flynn, Paul
Labour
Signed on 22 April 2004
Newport West
Follett, Barbara
Labour
Signed on 28 April 2004
Stevenage
Foster, Mr Derek
Labour
Signed on 28 April 2004
Bishop Auckland
Foster, Mr Don
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 27 April 2004
Bath
Francis, Dr Hywel
Labour
Signed on 31 March 2004
Aberavon
Francois, Mr Mark
Conservative
Signed on 17 June 2004
Rayleigh
Galloway, Mr George
Independent Labour
Signed on 5 July 2004
Glasgow, Kelvin
Gapes, Mike
Labour
Signed on 14 May 2004
Ilford South
Garnier, Mr Edward
Conservative
Signed on 10 June 2004
Harborough
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 April 2004
St Ives
Gerrard, Mr Neil
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Walthamstow
Gibson, Dr Ian
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Norwich North
Gidley, Sandra
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 April 2004
Romsey
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on 4 May 2004
Birmingham, Sparkbrook and Small Heath
Green, Damian
Conservative
Signed on 26 May 2004
Ashford
Green, Matthew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 June 2004
Ludlow
Griffiths, Jane
Labour
Signed on 1 April 2004
Reading East
Griffiths, Mr Win
Labour
Signed on 1 April 2004
Bridgend
Hall, Patrick
Labour
Signed on 28 June 2004
Bedford
Hamilton, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 22 April 2004
Midlothian
Hamilton, Fabian
Labour
Signed on 28 June 2004
Leeds North East
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 May 2004
Portsmouth South
Harris, Dr Evan
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 May 2004
Oxford West and Abingdon
Heald, Mr Oliver
Conservative
Signed on 9 June 2004
North East Hertfordshire
Heath, Mr David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 April 2004
Somerton and Frome
Henderson, Mr Doug
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2004
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Hendrick, Mr Mark
Labour
Signed on 21 July 2004
Preston
Hendry, Charles
Conservative
Signed on 21 July 2004
Wealden
Hermon, Lady Sylvia
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 22 April 2004
North Down
Hesford, Stephen
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Wirral West
Heyes, David
Labour
Signed on 4 May 2004
Ashton-under-Lyne
Holmes, Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 29 April 2004
Chesterfield
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on 19 May 2004
Luton North
Horam, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on 13 May 2004
Orpington
Howarth, Mr George
Labour
Signed on 7 June 2004
Knowsley North and Sefton East
Hoyle, Mr Lindsay
Labour
Signed on 19 April 2004
Chorley
Hughes, Mr Kevin
Labour
Signed on 25 May 2004
Doncaster North
Hughes, Simon
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 April 2004
North Southwark and Bermondsey
Humble, Mrs Joan
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
Hunter, Mr Andrew
Independent Conservative
Signed on 5 May 2004
Basingstoke
Hurst, Mr Alan
Labour
Signed on 24 June 2004
Braintree
Iddon, Dr Brian
Labour
Signed on 19 April 2004
Bolton South East
Illsley, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 1 April 2004
Barnsley Central
Jenkins, Mr Brian
Labour
Signed on 20 May 2004
Tamworth
Jones, Mr Jon Owen
Labour
Signed on 25 May 2004
Cardiff Central
Jones, Lynne
Labour
Signed on 1 April 2004
Birmingham, Selly Oak
Jones, Mr Nigel
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 April 2004
Cheltenham
Keen, Alan
Labour
Signed on 7 June 2004
Feltham and Heston
Keetch, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 April 2004
Hereford
Khabra, Mr Piara S
Labour
Signed on 22 April 2004
Ealing, Southall
Kidney, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 22 April 2004
Stafford
King, Andy
Labour
Signed on 29 April 2004
Rugby and Kenilworth
Kirkbride, Julie
Conservative
Signed on 14 June 2004
Bromsgrove
Lazarowicz, Mark
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Edinburgh North and Leith
Lepper, David
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Brighton, Pavilion
Lidington, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on 24 June 2004
Aylesbury
Linton, Martin
Labour
Signed on 11 May 2004
Battersea
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on 11 May 2004
Manchester Central
Llwyd, Mr Elfyn
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 21 April 2004
Meirionnydd Nant Conwy
Loughton, Tim
Conservative
Signed on 19 May 2004
East Worthing and Shoreham
Love, Mr Andy
Labour
Signed on 28 April 2004
Edmonton
Luff, Peter
Conservative
Signed on 21 May 2004
Mid Worcestershire
Lyons, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Strathkelvin and Bearsden
MacDonald, Dr Calum
Labour
Signed on 27 April 2004
Western Isles
MacDougall, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 8 June 2004
Central Fife
Mahmood, Mr Khalid
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Birmingham, Perry Barr
Mahon, Alice
Labour
Signed on 22 April 2004
Halifax
Mallaber, Judy
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Amber Valley
Marris, Rob
Labour
Signed on 28 April 2004
Wolverhampton South West
Marsden, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on 15 June 2004
Blackpool South
Marsden, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 April 2004
Shrewsbury and Atcham
Marshall-Andrews, Mr Robert
Labour
Signed on 24 June 2004
Medway
Martlew, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Carlisle
McCafferty, Chris
Labour
Signed on 19 April 2004
Calder Valley
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Hayes and Harlington
McFall, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 1 April 2004
Dumbarton
McKechin, Ann
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Glasgow, Maryhill
McNamara, Mr Kevin
Labour
Signed on 1 April 2004
Kingston upon Hull North
McWilliam, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 26 May 2004
Blaydon
Meale, Mr Alan
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Mansfield
Mercer, Patrick
Conservative
Signed on 9 June 2004
Newark
Mitchell, Mr Austin
Labour
Signed on 14 May 2004
Great Grimsby
Morgan, Julie
Labour
Signed on 29 April 2004
Cardiff North
Murphy, Mr Denis
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Wansbeck
Murrison, Dr Andrew
Conservative
Signed on 13 May 2004
Westbury
Naysmith, Dr Doug
Labour
Signed on 6 May 2004
Bristol North West
O'Hara, Mr Edward
Labour
Signed on 24 May 2004
Knowsley South
Oaten, Mr Mark
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 May 2004
Winchester
Olner, Mr Bill
Labour
Signed on 28 April 2004
Nuneaton
Organ, Diana
Labour
Signed on 10 May 2004
Forest of Dean
Owen, Albert
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Ynys Môn
Paisley, The Reverend Ian
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 20 April 2004
North Antrim
Perham, Linda
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Ilford North
Pickthall, Mr Colin
Labour
Signed on 7 June 2004
West Lancashire
Pike, Mr Peter
Labour
Signed on 23 April 2004
Burnley
Pollard, Mr Kerry
Labour
Signed on 29 April 2004
St Albans
Prentice, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on 8 June 2004
Pendle
Price, Adam
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 19 April 2004
Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
Prosser, Gwyn
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Dover
Pugh, Dr John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 April 2004
Southport
Quin, Joyce
Labour
Signed on 27 April 2004
Gateshead East and Washington West
Rapson, Syd
Labour
Signed on 19 April 2004
Portsmouth North
Reed, Mr Andy
Labour
Signed on 13 May 2004
Loughborough
Robinson, Mr Geoffrey
Labour
Signed on 1 July 2004
Coventry North West
Robinson, Mrs Iris
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 4 May 2004
Strangford
Robinson, Mr Peter
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 19 May 2004
Belfast East
Roe, Mrs Marion
Conservative
Signed on 29 April 2004
Broxbourne
Ross, Mr Ernie
Labour
Signed on 21 April 2004
Dundee West
Ruane, Chris
Labour
Signed on 28 April 2004
Vale of Clwyd
Ruddock, Joan
Labour
Signed on 26 May 2004
Lewisham, Deptford
Russell, Christine
Labour
Signed on 5 May 2004
City of Chester
Salmond, Mr Alex
Scottish National Party
Signed on 28 June 2004
Banff and Buchan
Sanders, Mr Adrian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 April 2004
Torbay
Sarwar, Mr Mohammad
Labour
Signed on 29 April 2004
Glasgow, Govan
Sawford, Phil
Labour
Signed on 29 April 2004
Kettering
Shaw, Jonathan
Labour
Signed on 8 June 2004
Chatham and Aylesford
Shephard, Mrs Gillian
Conservative
Signed on 28 April 2004
South West Norfolk
Sheridan, Jim
Labour
Signed on 15 June 2004
West Renfrewshire
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 22 April 2004
Nottingham South
Simpson, Mr Keith
Conservative
Signed on 25 May 2004
Mid Norfolk
Singh, Mr Marsha
Labour
Signed on 31 March 2004
Bradford West
Smith, Mr Chris
Labour
Signed on 28 April 2004
Islington South and Finsbury
Smith, Geraldine
Labour
Signed on 7 September 2004
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Smith, John
Labour
Signed on 20 May 2004
Vale of Glamorgan
Smyth, The Rev Martin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 1 April 2004
Belfast South
Spink, Bob
Conservative
Signed on 1 April 2004
Castle Point
Stanley, Sir John
Conservative
Signed on 14 June 2004
Tonbridge and Malling
Steinberg, Mr Gerry
Labour
Signed on 29 April 2004
City of Durham
Stevenson, Mr George
Labour
Signed on 4 May 2004
Stoke-on-Trent South
Stoate, Dr Howard
Labour
Signed on 26 May 2004
Dartford
Strang, Dr Gavin
Labour
Signed on 19 May 2004
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Stunell, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 April 2004
Hazel Grove
Taylor, David
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
North West Leicestershire
Taylor, Mr John D.
Conservative
Signed on 4 May 2004
Solihull
Taylor, Matthew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 7 June 2004
Truro and St Austell
Taylor, Sir Teddy
Conservative
Signed on 29 April 2004
Rochford and Southend East
Teather, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 29 April 2004
Brent East
Thomas, Mr Simon
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 20 April 2004
Ceredigion
Tonge, Dr Jenny
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 27 May 2004
Richmond Park
Turner, Dr Desmond
Labour
Signed on 1 April 2004
Brighton, Kemptown
Tyler, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 April 2004
North Cornwall
Tynan, Mr Bill
Labour
Signed on 1 April 2004
Hamilton South
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on 20 April 2004
Finchley and Golders Green
Walley, Joan
Labour
Signed on 10 May 2004
Stoke-on-Trent North
Walter, Mr Robert
Conservative
Signed on 27 May 2004
North Dorset
Wareing, Mr Robert N.
Labour
Signed on 19 April 2004
Liverpool, West Derby
Waterson, Mr Nigel
Conservative
Signed on 29 April 2004
Eastbourne
Watkinson, Angela
Conservative
Signed on 4 May 2004
Upminster
Webb, Prof Steve
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 May 2004
Northavon
Weir, Mr Mike
Scottish National Party
Signed on 1 April 2004
Angus
Wilkinson, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on 17 May 2004
Ruislip - Northwood
Williams, Mrs Betty
Labour
Signed on 19 April 2004
Conwy
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 20 April 2004
Caernarfon
Willis, Mr Phil
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 May 2004
Harrogate and Knaresborough
Wilshire, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on 14 May 2004
Spelthorne
Winterton, Ann
Conservative
Signed on 24 May 2004
Congleton
Winterton, Sir Nicholas
Conservative
Signed on 1 April 2004
Macclesfield
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on 4 May 2004
North Tayside
Worthington, Tony
Labour
Signed on 25 May 2004
Clydebank and Milngavie
Wright, Mr Anthony
Labour
Signed on 27 May 2004
Great Yarmouth
Wright, David
Labour
Signed on 30 April 2004
Telford
Wright, Dr Tony
Labour
Signed on 28 April 2004
Cannock Chase
Wyatt, Derek
Labour
Signed on 21 May 2004
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.