Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Maria Fyfe (Labour), on Monday, 1 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 57 members in total.
SECTION 28 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1988
That this House congratulates the Scottish Executive on its proposals to repeal section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988; notes that section 28 has been the cause of a great deal of discrimination against homosexuals and has been especially harmful to youngsters who have been bullied and denied appropriate support at a critical time in their development; and in welcoming this progressive and radical step, asks Her Majesty's Government to bring forward similar measures in England and Wales at the earliest possible opportunity.
Amendments
The Early day motion has received an amendment.
- SECTION 28 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1988 (966A1)
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The Early day motion has received an amendment
sponsored by
Evan Harris
(primary, Liberal Democrat) and tabled on Wednesday, 3 November 1999.
It has been signed by
9 members in total.
- at end add 'as part of a new local government bill in the next session, in keeping with their manifesto commitment to "end unjustified discrimination wherever it exists.".'.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 966
- 966A1
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Homosexuality Law Local government Reform
- Link
- View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk
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- 2014-09-04 15:10:54 +0100
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