Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Jamieson (Labour), on Tuesday, 14 May 1996, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 32 members in total.

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CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR DOVER

That this House notes that William Nimmo Smith QC in his Report of the Monklands Inquiry regarding the allegations made by the honourable Member for Dover, stated, 'As his evidence went on I became increasingly unimpressed by it. I regarded his attitude as irresponsible'; and notes the remarks made by Judge Percy Harris QC after the honourable Member for Dover was fined ??180 for assault, that 'he acted like a child fighting for his favourite toy'; notes that, in the words of Judge Harris, honourable Members of Parliament like the honourable Member for Dover who 'inadvertently get involved with such a notorious lady as Pamela Bordes must expect to be closely examined'; expects the Prime Minister to recommend the deseleciton of the honourable Member for Dover without delay; and congratulates Alastair Campbell on his successful defence in his recent libel case.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR DOVER (884A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by David Nicholson (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Tuesday, 21 May 1996. It has been signed by 2 members in total.

leave out from `notes' to end and add `that the 1995 Annual Report of the British Airline Pilots Association (a trade union) referred to the work of the honourable Member for Dover on helping Maxwell pensioners by stating "The most valuable for BIH, however, was without doubt Mr David Shaw MP, who was invaluable in his tireless support and advocacy, both in public and behind the scenes.".'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

884 

884A1 

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Shaw, David

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk