RAPE CRISIS CENTRES CAMPAIGN

That this House commends the invaluable work of Rape Crisis in bringing much needed support to people affected by sexual violence, often years after the offences have taken place; recognises the vital nature of this organisation; but notes with sadness that in 1984 there were 68 affiliated members of Rape Crisis (England and Wales) but in 2008 there are just 38; believes this is a failure of successive governments; and endorses the New Statesman's campaign to secure proper funding from the Government so existing Rape Crisis centres can continue their work and new centres can open.