Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Michael Colvin (Conservative), on Tuesday, 7 May 1996, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 3 members in total.
THE POLITE SOCIETY
That this House congratulates the Polite Society on the way in which it promotes the concept of courtesy in daily life; and calls upon honourable Members to demonstrate the same degree of politeness and respect to one another in the Chamber of the House as they do to their constituents, upon whose votes they depend for their re-election.
Amendments
The Early day motion has received an amendment.
- THE POLITE SOCIETY (847A1)
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The Early day motion has received an amendment
sponsored by
Andrew Faulds
(primary, Labour) and tabled on Monday, 13 May 1996.
It has been signed by
1 members in total.
- at end add 'whilst recognising that the traditional cut and thrust of verbal exchange is not to be construed as impolite but that personalised abuse is rude, uncouth, unacceptable and unparliamentary.'.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 847
- 847A1
- Session
- 1995-96
- Subjects
- Polite Society
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