Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Sam Galbraith (Labour), on Thursday, 23 November 1989, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 33 members in total.
Leak of BMA Letter
That this House condemns the leak of a confidential letter from the BMA to the Scottish Office; and asks for an investigation to find out who was responsible for this letter coming into the possession of the Sunday Times (Scotland).
Amendments
The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.
- 63A1
- Leave out from 'House' to end and add 'notes that a copy of the BMA letter which is not confidential has been placed in the House Library where honourable Members can note that the British Medical Association Scottish Office is not interested in negotiating a 'special deal' for Scottish G.P.s.'.
- 63A2
- At end add, 'but is surprised at such concern by Labour hon. Members whose party spokesmen regularly publish confidential Government documents which have been leaked to them by unauthorised persons.'.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 63
- 63A1
- 63A2
- Session
- 1989-90
- Subjects
- Disclosure of information Newspaper press Scottish Office British Medical Association
- Link
- View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk
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- 2014-09-04 15:33:39 +0100
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