LOCAL NEWSPAPER WEEK

Early day motion 1460, tabled 11 May 2009 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 60 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 11th annual Local Newspaper Week, which is being held between 11 and 17 May 2009; 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 32, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 5, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 2, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.