Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Liam Fox (Conservative), on Wednesday, 13 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 66 members in total.

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HOSPICES

That this House congratulates the work of Help the Hospices in highlighting the work and needs of the hospice movement; points out that the Conservative Manifesto commitment at the last general election called for an increase in the NHS contribution for hospice funding from 32 per cent. to 40 per cent. for adult hospices and from four per cent. to 40 per cent. for children's hospices; acknowledges the tireless work of the dedicated staff and volunteers in providing tremendous and unswerving care to the terminally ill; and urges the Government to give the Help the Hospices recommendations their urgent attention.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

3A1

at end add 'and calls upon the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to act likewise'.

3A2

at end add', whilst raising the required public funding.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

3 

3A1 

3A2 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Finance Hospices NHS Palliative care

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk