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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Bob Dunn (Conservative), on Monday, 16 December 1996, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 2 members in total.

CLASSIC FM NEWS BULLETINS

That this House whilst noting the persistent and consistent pro-Labour bias as shown in regular news bulletins broadcast by Classic FM, expresses its astonishment at the statement made last Friday morning, 13th December 1996, that the Barnsley East by-election result was a Conservativedefeat; and urges the radio station to adopt an impartial line, to report the facts not opinion and to drop 'Labour-speak' forthwith.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

CLASSIC FM NEWS BULLETINS (350A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Hugh Bayley (primary, Labour) and tabled on Tuesday, 17 December 1996. It has been signed by 51 members in total.
leave out from `House' to end and add `congratulates Classic FM for maintaining the public service broadcasting tradition of political impartiality in its news bulletins; expresses astonishment that the honourable Members for Dartford and Wyre quareel with Classic FM's statement that "the Barnsey East by-election result was a Conservative defeat" given that the Labour candidate in this election won 76 per cent. of the popular vote while the Conservative candidate took only seven per cent. of the vote; and reminds all honourable Members that the basic rules of the British electoral system ensure that they will be defeated at the forthcoming general election if the receive fewer votes than another candidate in their constituency.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
350 
350A1 
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Classic FM
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk