CHILDRENS RIGHTS COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLAND

Early day motion 557, tabled 22 January 2003 by Hilton Dawson (Labour). Signed by 60 members.

That this House welcomes the establishment of a Children's Commissioner for Wales and the progress towards similar posts in Scotland and Northern Ireland; recognises the vital importance of listening to children and ensuring that the country treats them well on the basis of respect for their fundamental human rights; and therefore calls for the establishment of a Children's Rights commissioner for England without further delay.

Signatures by party: Labour 41, Liberal Democrat 10, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 2.