Assaults On Nhs Staff
EDM number 317 in 2008-09, proposed by Lindsay Hoyle on 16/12/2008.
Categorised under the topics of Crimes of violence and Health staff and professions.
That this House notes with alarm the number of NHS staff who are subject to physical assault by patients and relatives of patients; recognises the excellent service provided by NHS staff who are dedicated to providing patients with the highest possible level of care for the benefit of the public; deplores any attacks or assaults on NHS employees, who deserve the greatest respect; and calls on the Government to take a zero-tolerance stance in order to protect doctors, nurses and other NHS staff.
This motion has been signed by a total of 80 MPs, 2 of these signatures have been withdrawn.
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