RECALL OF HON. MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

Early day motion 172, tabled 23 November 2009 by David Howarth (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 50 members.

That this House believes that where an hon. Member has been duly determined seriously to have broken the rules of the House, with the result that the hon. Member has been suspended from the service of the House for a period greater than one week, or where an hon. Member has been convicted of a criminal offence that relates to his or her service in the House, the electors of the hon. Member's constituency should have the right to petition that the seat be vacated and a by-election called.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 35, Labour 12, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 1.