PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY ON 28th APRIL 2006 (23 April 2006)
Motion Details
That this House recognises that Workers Memorial Day is an international commemorative event held on 28th April of each year and dedicated to those who have been killed and injured by workplace accidents or diseases; is aware that the International Labour Organisation reports that worldwide one person dies every 15 seconds as a result of an injury at work or a work-induced disease; is mindful that in the UK more than 3,500 workers die each year as a result of exposure to asbestos; and urges the Government officially to recognise this important day.
Sponsored by:
Mr Michael Clapham (Labour)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0.