READING IN SCHOOLS

Early day motion 647, tabled 29 October 2012 by Bill Cash (Conservative). Signed by 53 members.

That this House notes that one of the Government's priorities is for all children to read daily for pleasure; believes that every school should have a well-stocked library; further notes that research shows that children who have access to a school library and who read for pleasure reach higher levels of attainment in all subjects; further notes that the best way to encourage children to read for pleasure is by free voluntary reading; and calls on the Government to continue to take all necessary steps to encourage school libraries.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Conservative 11, Liberal Democrat 10, DUP 7, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Respect 1.