REGULATION OF BODY PIERCING OF MINORS

Early day motion 183, tabled 13 December 1999 by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 41 members.

That this House notes the great concern caused, particularly among parents, by children as young as 12 years old undergoing cosmetic body piercing, without effective regulations or the need for consent by a parent or guardian, and that surveys among general practitioners show that a requirement for medical treatment following body piercing is widespread; further notes that the Government recognises that primary legislation should be introduced, Official Report, 12th May, column 288; and calls upon the Government to include such legislation in the Queen's Speech.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 18, UUP 2, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.