Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Paul Flynn (Labour), on Wednesday, 13 November 1996, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 46 members in total.

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CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR BRECON AND RADNOR AND PARLIAMENTARY ANSWERS

That this House reminds the Welsh Office that the Government's advice on 'Drafting Answers to Parliamentary Questions' says 'Do not omit information sought merely because its disclosure could lead to political embarrassment.'; notes that in answer to a question from the honourable Member for Newport West on the number of submissions he had received in favour of nursery vouchers, the member for Brecon and Radnor answered 'The Government's intention of increasing provision for four year olds has been welcomed'; contrasts that with the answer given on 7th November to a further question that revealed that 60 petitions and 4,500 letters were received opposing nursery vouchers and that the 'welcome' in favour mentioned in the previous answer consisted of one letter of support.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

187 

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Evans, Jonathan

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk