WINNING OF THE POSITIVE IMAGES AWARD BY THE EVENING CHRONICLE, NEWCASTLE

Early day motion 2059, tabled 27 April 2006 by Sharon Hodgson (Labour). Signed by 16 members.

That this House warmly congratulates the Evening Chronicle, Newcastle on winning the national Positive Images Award for the best local press coverage of young people; recognises the newspaper's belief that one of the biggest issues facing the North East is the relatively low aspiration and achievement levels amongst some young people; salutes its determination through its Young Achiever campaign to feature positive stories about young people in sport, school and other fields in an attempt to inspire others into action; and recommends such an approach to other local and national newspapers.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Conservative 2, Liberal Democrat 1.