Proceeding contribution from Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 June 2007. It occurred during Opposition day on Carers.

Carers

Does the hon. Gentleman accept that the Motor Neurone Disease Association would agree with his view that we as a society have not done enough to recognise carers? Is he aware that the cost to the state of caring for people suffering from motor neurone disease is £241 million per year, and that it would be a great deal more if we did not have the enormous voluntary contribution that he is discussing? It is about time that we recognised that and gave those carers the rights that I imagine he would agree with.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 461 c598
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Children Benefits rules Carers Government assistance New deal schemes Social services Social security benefits Young people
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Carers

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