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Parliament to debate Play

On Tuesday 4 November at 2pm, Members of Parliament will have their first opportunity to participate in an adjournment debate on the subject of Play.

The debate has been obtained by Paddy Tipping MP (Sherwood) and will take place in Westminster Hall. It is an important opportunity to raise the profile of play, campaign for a government policy and strategy for Play and to suggest some practical points to MPs in light of the Green Paper, Every Child Matters.

A number of MPs will have the opportunity to speak and a Government Minister (probably Estelle Morris) will respond on behalf of the Government.

How you can help

Please fax your MP by using the link below to http://www.faxyourmp.com, and ask them to take part in the debate. Key points to make, include:

It's good for children to simply do their own thing. Many children and young people are crying out for more interesting opportunities to play. Play helps keep children healthy and happy.
Play needs to be maintained as a main stream activity locally and nationally. As funding for new projects becomes available, existing play provision needs to be maintained.
Children play in all sorts of places, so Government needs to work across Departments.
People who work with children should be competent and qualified.
Play should be a much higher priority for local authorities.
Good play provision includes all children and young people.

You can find out contact details for your MP by entering your postcode in the box below.

Further information about the debate will be posted here as we get it.

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