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CITIZENS' CONVENTION (ACCOUNTABILITY AND ETHICS) BILL

Early day motion 148, tabled 23 November 2009 by Martin Caton (Labour). Signed by 148 members.

That this House is concerned at the current crisis of confidence regarding the political system; maintains that electors and not just politicians should be involved in initiating change; supports the provisions of the Citizens' Convention (Accountability and Ethics) Bill introduced in the last Session; believes that these provisions should be enacted expeditiously; and calls on the Government to provide sufficient additional time for any such Bill introduced in the present Session to be enacted.

Signatures by party: Labour 70, Liberal Democrat 52, Conservative 15, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 1, Independent Labour 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.