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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lorna Fitzsimons (Labour), on Wednesday, 29 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 8 members in total.

CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR LICHFIELD

That this House notes the complaint brought by the Chair of Lichfield Conservative Association and supported by the honourable Member for Lichfield; considers the comments made by the honourable Member regarding the employment and training of ethnic minorities a legitimate area for concern and comment; and congratulates the Political Editor of Central Television News in pointing out that such a remark was 'dangerous' and that the honourable Member 'should not be able to get away with it' and therefore welcomes the decision of the Independent Television Commission in rejecting the complaint.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

CONDUCT OF THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR LICHFIELD (1626A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Michael Fabricant (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Wednesday, 29 July 1998. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
leave out from 'Lichfield' to end and add 'and notes that the Independent Television Commission stated in formal written response that it felt the presentation of the commentary at the end of the broadcast fell below the high standard expected from experienced political commentators, and that although it drew on earlier reports of political sketch-writers it was disappointingly hackneyed and flippant; and that the ITC would convey this view to senior management at Central Television; and notes that the honourable Member for Lichfield has made it very clear that he believes that all sections of society should have equal opportunities to access training and work and that the work ethic should be instilled among all those young people currently not imbued with it whether with it whether they be Afro-Caribbeans, Asians or feckless young whites.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1626 
1626A1 
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Conduct Members Fabricant, Michael
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk