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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 8 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 24 members in total.


YOUNG PEOPLE AND PARTY POLITICS

That this House congratulates Councillor Carla Butler on becoming the youngest ever person to chair Lewes District Council; further congratulates her on, according to the Brighton Argus, becoming the youngest ever person, at 26 years of age, to chair any council in the UK; notes the under-representation of young people in party politics; believes that the contribution of younger councillors on councils is invaluable; and encourages the active involvement of young people in local government, local politics and local communities.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1994 
Session
2007-08
Other sponsors
Paul Flynn
Paul Robert Holmes
Jeremy Corbyn
Mike Hancock
Stephen Williams
Subjects
Local government Political parties
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk