ADVOCACY FOR LOOKED-AFTER CHILDREN

Early day motion 1126, tabled 5 March 2008 by Joan Humble (Labour). Signed by 150 members.

That this House is concerned that looked-after children are still not routinely involved when key decisions are being made about their lives; recognises that access to professional independent advocacy empowers children to have their views taken seriously, keeps children safe, leads to better decision-making and improves children's outcomes as a result; and calls on the Government to ensure that more looked-after children have access to professional independent advocacy.

Signatures by party: Labour 91, Liberal Democrat 38, Conservative 13, DUP 3, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, UUP 1.