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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Max Madden (Labour), on Monday, 18 December 1989, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 21 members in total.

"The Pickles Papers"

That this House congratulates Tony Crogan on the publication of "The Pickles Papers"; believes his revelations about the excesses of modern Conservatism in Bradford serve as a timely warning to the citizens of Bradford and to the rest of the country; calls for a full and independent inquiry into the plans to privatise Bradford's school-meal service; and finally condemns the policies and abuse of local democracy perpetrated by Councillor Eric Pickles, Leader of Bradford Council, and his Conservative colleagues since they took control of Bradford Council in October 1988.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

"The Pickles Papers" (223A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Graham Riddick (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Wednesday, 10 January 1990. It has been signed by 9 members in total.
Leave out from 'congratulates' to end and add 'the Conservative leader, Councillor Eric Pickles, on his determined and inspired leadership of Bradford City Council; notes that Councillor Mohammed Riaz has resigned as a Labour councillor to join the successful, ruling Conservative Group; congratulates Councillor Riaz on his good sense; and urges honourable Members representing Bradford constituencies to stop their perpetual whingeing about the excellent job being done by Conservatives on Bradford City Council of improving services and cutting out waste.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
223 
223A1 
Session
1989-90
Subjects
Privatisation School meals Conservative Bradford City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Pickles, Lord Crogan, Tony
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk