SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

Early day motion 1666, tabled 15 September 2004 by Clive Betts (Labour). Signed by 135 members.

That this House values the importance of public service by councillors, school governors, magistrates and other community representatives; recognises the need for further support for public service; and welcomes the Local Government Information Unit's call for the Government to introduce measures to attract, encourage and support more people, including those from under-represented groups, to consider standing for election and public office, and to ensure that local public service is valued, open and accessible for all.

Signatures by party: Labour 72, Conservative 31, Liberal Democrat 23, Labour/Co-operative 6, Independent Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.