Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Nick Smith (Labour), on Tuesday, 14 June 2011, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 113 members in total.

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RESIDENTS OF SOUTHERN CROSS CARE HOMES

That this House deeply regrets the anxiety caused to residents of Southern Cross Homes and their families by the serious financial problems facing the company; acknowledgeswidespread public disquiet about the business practices which contributed to the company's difficulties and failed to put the interests of elderly people first; urges the Government to look at whether the regulation of this sector should be extended to cover the financial stability of organisations which provide these vital services for thousands of elderly people; regrets the decision to make 3,000 Southern Cross staff redundant; is deeply concerned that the Care Quality Commission has served nearly 30 per cent. of Southern Cross homes with improvement orders; and calls on the Government to guarantee the safety and quality of care for all Southern Cross residents.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

RESIDENTS OF SOUTHERN CROSS CARE HOMES (1915A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Lord Mann (primary, Labour) and tabled on Tuesday, 14 June 2011. It has been signed by 2 members in total.

after `Government' insert `to nationalise Southern Cross'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1915 

1915A1 

Session

2010-12

Other sponsors

Chris Evans

George Howarth

Wayne David

Yasmin Qureshi

Dan Jarvis

Subjects

Older people

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk