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"The excerpt below is from Early Day Motion 1125 in support of the Promotion of Volunteering Bill. I have included it here because it provides the quickest and easiest way to deliver a brief description of the Bill. The National Caving Association has already written to Mr Brazier (MP) in support of this Bill and we now ask you to e-mail or write to your MP expressing your support.
“EDM 1125 Promotion of Volunteering Bill
That this House welcomes the Promotion of Volunteering Bill to protect volunteers from unreasonable litigation, particularly in the areas of sport and adventure training; welcomes the concept of statement of inherent risk as a means to reintroduce the idea of informed consent and to acknowledge that accidents can happen without contributory negligence; deplores the increasing cost of liability insurance which threatens the viability of many sporting clubs and societies…”
Despite receiving support from all corners of the House, Government has felt unable to support the Bill, which will have its third reading on Friday 16th July. It is unlikely to become law in its present state but, given enough support, it is hoped Government will take note that such legislation would be welcome and in time, will introduce its own version of the Bill.
As you can see, we do not have long to make ourselves heard so act promptly and by all means, distribute this message to anyone you feel may have an interest in the subject or be willing to add their support.
You can find a list of MPs with mailing, as well as e-mail addresses at http://www.parliament.uk/directories/hciolists/alms.cfm
If you wish to download the full text of the Bill, access http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm200304/cmbills/018/2004018.htm
When writing to your MP, please keep your message short and poignant. A few lines expressing your support for the Bill and the consequences of excessive litigation will suffice. Alternatively, use the text below.
“Dear (MP)
I write to express my support for the Promotion of Volunteering Bill, introduced by Mr Julian Brazier MP.
As cavers, we have all benefited from the knowledge and experience handed over voluntarily by those that have been before us. It is a reflection of our increasingly litigious society that we are now having to insure against a claim for damages, suffered as the consequence of a bona fide accident whilst practising a sport which carries inherent risks. Combined with the spiralling cost of insurance, this is imposing limitations to our activities and causing many of us to think long and hard before taking new enthusiasts caving and this, can only be detrimental to our sport.
I for one would welcome a common sense Bill that reduces the risk of unreasonable litigation and recognises that accidents do happen.
Yours sincerely
(Signature) “
Regards
Eddy Hill
Secretary
NCA/BCA
"
Have received this text and thought it would be of wide appeal to you lot.
Imp
"The excerpt below is from Early Day Motion 1125 in support of the Promotion of Volunteering Bill. I have included it here because it provides the quickest and easiest way to deliver a brief description of the Bill. The National Caving Association has already written to Mr Brazier (MP) in support of this Bill and we now ask you to e-mail or write to your MP expressing your support.
“EDM 1125 Promotion of Volunteering Bill
That this House welcomes the Promotion of Volunteering Bill to protect volunteers from unreasonable litigation, particularly in the areas of sport and adventure training; welcomes the concept of statement of inherent risk as a means to reintroduce the idea of informed consent and to acknowledge that accidents can happen without contributory negligence; deplores the increasing cost of liability insurance which threatens the viability of many sporting clubs and societies…”
Despite receiving support from all corners of the House, Government has felt unable to support the Bill, which will have its third reading on Friday 16th July. It is unlikely to become law in its present state but, given enough support, it is hoped Government will take note that such legislation would be welcome and in time, will introduce its own version of the Bill.
As you can see, we do not have long to make ourselves heard so act promptly and by all means, distribute this message to anyone you feel may have an interest in the subject or be willing to add their support.
You can find a list of MPs with mailing, as well as e-mail addresses at http://www.parliament.uk/directories/hciolists/alms.cfm
If you wish to download the full text of the Bill, access http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm200304/cmbills/018/2004018.htm
When writing to your MP, please keep your message short and poignant. A few lines expressing your support for the Bill and the consequences of excessive litigation will suffice. Alternatively, use the text below.
“Dear (MP)
I write to express my support for the Promotion of Volunteering Bill, introduced by Mr Julian Brazier MP.
As cavers, we have all benefited from the knowledge and experience handed over voluntarily by those that have been before us. It is a reflection of our increasingly litigious society that we are now having to insure against a claim for damages, suffered as the consequence of a bona fide accident whilst practising a sport which carries inherent risks. Combined with the spiralling cost of insurance, this is imposing limitations to our activities and causing many of us to think long and hard before taking new enthusiasts caving and this, can only be detrimental to our sport.
I for one would welcome a common sense Bill that reduces the risk of unreasonable litigation and recognises that accidents do happen.
Yours sincerely
(Signature) “
Regards
Eddy Hill
Secretary
NCA/BCA
"
dont understand a lot o the big words :? but i wrote to me mp 
