YOUNG PEOPLE AND PARTY POLITICS

Early day motion 1994, tabled 8 July 2008 by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 24 members.

That this House congratulates Councillor Carla Butler on becoming the youngest ever person to chair Lewes District Council; further congratulates her on, according to the Brighton Argus, becoming the youngest ever person, at 26 years of age, to chair any council in the UK; notes the under-representation of young people in party politics; believes that the contribution of younger councillors on councils is invaluable; and encourages the active involvement of young people in local government, local politics and local communities.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 13, Labour 9, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.