Early Day Motion·EDM 287

SOUTHERN CROSS

15 December 200818 Signatures

Primary sponsor

John McDonnell

LabourHayes and Harlington

Motion Text

That this House notes with concern the continuing reports of the poor standards of care in the residential homes managed by Southern Cross and of an increasing number of local authorities suspending the placement of elderly people into the care of Southern Cross establishments; and urges the Government to bring forward a programme of action to address this situation.