EFFECTIVE LISTENING TO CHILDREN

Early day motion 1812, tabled 25 October 2004 by Hilton Dawson (Labour). Signed by 52 members.

That this House commends the independent organisation Triangle and the NSPCC for enabling the All-Party Group for Children to receive a presentation from the the youngest group of children (aged 5 to 10 years) ever to communicate with honourable Members in Parliament; commends both organisations for their superb skill in communicating with very young children and children and young people with disabilities; and urges the Government to initiate a cultural transformation to develop the skills of adults to listen effectively to all children on the basis of rights, participation and respect.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 10, Labour/Co-operative 4, DUP 2, UUP 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.