MOBILE TELEPHONE NUISANCE

Early day motion 225, tabled 21 November 2006 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 28 members.

That this House expresses deep concern over the growing problem of anti-social use of mobile telephones in public places; notes that the introduction of enhanced features such as the playing of music and radio can cause particular annoyance when not used with earphones; acknowledges that mobile phones have transformed communication; but calls on the Government to require mobile phone operators to produce a code of practice setting out a phone etiquette to reduce nuisance and to regulate the use of mobile phones in public places.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.