CHILDREN'S SOCIETY'S THE GOOD CHILDHOOD INQUIRY

Early day motion 650, tabled 2 February 2009 by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 47 members.

That this House congratulates the Children's Society on the publication of its landmark report on A Good Childhood; recognises that the modern world is an increasingly difficult world to grow up in; further recognises that child poverty and inequality must be reduced; notes that love and respect are important for a child's development; and urges the Government to initiate an open and full debate on the many issues raised in the report.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 27, Labour 16, Conservative 2, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.