LOCAL NEWSPAPER WEEK

Early day motion 1479, tabled 6 May 2008 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 55 members.

That this House values the important role performed by local newspapers; agrees with The Newspaper Society that local newspapers are the most trusted source of local news and advertising; welcomes the Society's 10th annual Local Newspaper Week, which is being held between 5th and 11th May; acknowledges that local newspapers are right at the heart of Britain's local communities and have a vital role in assisting the democratic process through coverage of local events and by campaigns on important local issues; and looks forward to local newspapers continuing to make an essential contribution to the vitality of local communities.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 18, Conservative 5, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UKIP 1.