EQUAL AGE OF CONSENT

Early day motion 1612, tabled 27 July 1998 by Ann Keen (Labour). Signed by 112 members.

That this House reaffirms its support for an equal age of consent at 16; and calls on the Government to introduce a Government Bill starting in this House as early as possible in the next session of Parliament.

Signatures by party: Labour 98, Labour/Co-operative 5, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 2, Scottish National Party 1, Unknown 1.