CHILDREN'S RIGHTS COMMISSIONER

Early day motion 176, tabled 9 December 1999 by Hilton Dawson (Labour). Signed by 105 members.

That this House supports the establishment of a children's rights commissioner for England with linked officers in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; and recognises that the duties and powers of such an officer would be to promote children's rights and interests and ensure that they are taken into account by ministers, local authorities, private and voluntary bodies, to promote compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and to ensure that children have effective ways of raising concerns and are able to participate in decision-making that affects their lives.

Signatures by party: Labour 88, UUP 6, Liberal Democrat 5, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 1, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1.