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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Roger Williams (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 11 October 2010, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 16 members in total.

NEWPORT PASSPORT OFFICE

That this House regrets the proposal for consultation to close the Newport Passport Office; understands the need for the best value for money from the UK's public services in very difficult times but believes this must be done sensitively with the aim of providing an equitable service across the United Kingdom; further believes the proposals will drastically reduce the quality of service for millions in Wales and South West England; urges interested parties to respond to the consultation setting out their concerns; and calls on the Government to reverse the proposal to close the Passport Office in Newport.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

NEWPORT PASSPORT OFFICE (798A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by David TC Davies (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Tuesday, 12 October 2010. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
leave out from `concerns;' to end and add `congratulates the Secretary of State for Wales for saving 45 jobs and preserving the front office facilities; and urges the Secretary of State to continue doing all she can to reverse these proposals.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
798 
798A1 
Session
2010-12
Other sponsors
Elfyn Llwyd
Martin Caton
Mike Hancock
Stephen Williams
Mark Williams
Subjects
Employment Industrial relations
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk