Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Harry Barnes (Labour), on Tuesday, 29 October 1996, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 16 members in total.

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NORTHERN IRELAND FORUM

That this House supports the Northern Ireland Forum in passing resolutions, without dissent, in opposition to (1) the introduction into Northern Ireland of the jobseekers allowance, (2) the privatisation of the Northern Ireland Water Executive, (3) the transfer of Northern Ireland's public sector housing provision to a mixed funding housing project before the next General Election and (4) the Government's failure to safeguard the beef industry in Northern Ireland; and further praises its support, without dissent for 'effective legislation to outlaw the discrimination against people with disabilities' and the setting up of a body with powers to 'to enforce such legislation and to champion the rights of people with disabilities'.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

NORTHERN IRELAND FORUM (95A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Lord Trimble (primary, Ulster Unionist Party) and tabled on Thursday, 31 October 1996. It has been signed by 6 members in total.

at end add 'but notes with regret the refusal of the SDLP to join in this positive dialogue; and calls upon that party to end its boycott and engage in debate with the other elected representatives.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

95 

95A1 

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Northern Ireland Forum

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk