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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Drew (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Thursday, 8 May 2008, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 79 members in total.


MIND REPORT, IN THE RED

That this House congratulates Mind on its report, In the Red, which explores the links between debt, poverty and mental ill health; calls on the Office of Fair Trading, relevant government departments, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, statutory agencies using bailiffs, banks, creditors, energy and water companies, primary care trusts, local health boards and others to consider carefully the report's recommendations; commends the Financial Services Authority for supporting Mind's work to help people with mental health problems and debt to take control of their finances; and wishes Mind every success in developing its programme of financial capability workshops and website information and advice service.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1527 
Session
2007-08
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
Lynne Jones
Tim Loughton
Andrew George
Lord Boswell of Aynho
Subjects
Debts Advisory services Mental illness Poverty Mind
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk