Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 26 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 77 members in total.

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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAMARITANS

That this House congratulates Samaritans on its 50th anniversary; recognises with admiration the support which volunteers have given, and continue to give, to those in distress and despair who have contacted the service over the past five decades; notes that almost five million contacts are made each year, usually through the nationwide 08457 90 90 90 telephone number, with others seeking help through personal sessions, letter and e-mail, the latter particularly from young men and the socially excluded in both urban and rural communities; welcomes new developments which take the service into schools and the workplace; and wishes all involved with Samaritans continued success in the years ahead in helping those in emotional distress.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

6 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Anniversaries Voluntary organisations Samaritans

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk