SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Early day motion 1063, tabled 11 March 2009 by Alan Meale (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House is aware that last year the nation celebrated the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade; is however concerned that today a modern form of slavery exists in Britain and elsewhere, involved with the sexual trafficking of people forced into off-street prostitution; believes now is the time to take appropriate action to end such exploitation; and calls on the Government immediately to begin legal and other processes to achieve these objectives.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.