REPRESENTATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE

Early day motion 1885, tabled 10 July 2007 by Dawn Butler (Labour). Signed by 115 members.

That this House supports young people's call for an end to negative representations of youth; applauds the work of organisations such as the British Youth Council and online charity YouthNet that empower young people to speak out on issues that they say affect them; acknowledges that only a small minority of young people behave in an anti-social manner; believes that the media do not give young people enough recognition for the positive things they do; and urges hon. Members to ensure that young people's views are represented in public debate by creating opportunities for their input such as holding youth surgeries and visiting schools, colleges and universities.

Signatures by party: Labour 67, Liberal Democrat 26, Conservative 15, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.