Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Baroness Michie of Gallanach (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 13 December 1993, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 20 members in total.

USE OF THE WORD AYE

That this House notes that the word Aye is recognised throughout Scotland as a clear alternative to Yes; further notes it is the only word accepted as an affirmative vote in the House of Commons; and accordingly asserts that its use should be universally accepted in courts in Scotland and throughout the United Kingdom.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 3 amendments.

249A2: leave out 'in Scotland and'.
249A3: at end add 'so as to bring them into line with the practice in the House of Commons.'.
249A1: after 'Scotland', insert 'and in Northern Ireland'.

Secondary information

Type: Early day motion
Reference: 249; 249A2; 249A3; 249A1
Session: 1993-94
Subjects: Courts Scottish courts
Link: View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk

USE OF THE WORD AYE

Amendments

Secondary information

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