FREE VOTES AND PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY

Early day motion 1462, tabled 6 July 2004 by Hilton Dawson (Labour). Signed by 57 members.

That this House believes that every honourable Member should have the opportunity to vote with their own conscience on all issues relating to the physical punishment of children when the Children's Bill comes before this House.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 9, Plaid Cymru 4, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1.