SUPPORT FOR PARISH AND TOWN COUNCILS

Early day motion 636, tabled 9 January 2002 by David Drew (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 28 members.

That this House recognises the important role that parish and town councils play in providing local services and leadership for their communities; congratulates the Government on its support for such councils with particular regard to transport, community institutions and local democracy; and encourages it to make greater use of this first level of local government, in liaison with the Countryside Agency.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 5, Labour/Co-operative 3.