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VALUING PUBLIC SERVICE

Early day motion 498, tabled 5 July 2005 by Clive Betts (Labour). Signed by 127 members.

That this House recognises that active citizens are key to building strong communities and improving service delivery; values the work of councillors, school governors, magistrates and community representatives; and supports the Local Government Information Unit's call for measures to encourage and enable more people, including those currently under-represented, to take on public service.

Signatures by party: Labour 75, Liberal Democrat 33, Conservative 11, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 1, Independent 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.