SUPPORT FOR WOMEN TO EXIT PROSTITUTION

Early day motion 504, tabled 13 December 2006 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 47 members.

That this House offers its condolences to the friends and family of Tania Nichol, Gemma Adams, Anneli Alderton, Paula Clennel and Annette Nicholls; notes that violence against women is endemic in society; calls on the Government to make more funding available for schemes which enable women to exit prostitution, including those women who are drug addicts; and further calls on the Government to introduce an amnesty for all women involved in prostitution in order that they can seek services free from fear.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 3, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.