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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Hinchliffe (Labour), on Wednesday, 9 June 1993, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 45 members in total.

THE DALESMAN MAGAZINE

That this House notes with concern that following the acquisition of the Dalesman Publishing Company by Timothy Benn Publishing, a London based publishing house, the origination work of The Dalesman magazine has been transferred from Yorkshire to the South of England; further notes that in addition to causing a loss of employment in Yorkshire this change raises serious questions as to whether The Dalesman can retain the unique Yorkshireness of its content which has been at the heart of its success for many years; and calls upon the new owners of the magazine to repatriate its production as a matter of urgency and ensure it remains essentially Yorkshire in character.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

2130A1
leave out from 'with' to end and add 'pleasure the progress of the Dalesman magazine since its acquisition three and a half years ago by Timothy Benn Publishing, a Yorkshire and London based publishing company, in particular the number of additional pages and colour in the magazine; further notes that the unique Yorkshire character of the magazine has been enhanced and that its circulation has been sustained throughout the recession; further notes that the number of people employed by the Dalesman publishing company has increased over the period; and welcomes with pleasure the commitment of the company to bring all relevant in-house production to Yorkshire.'
2130A2
at end add 'and this House further notes that whilst the May edition of the 'Dalesman' magazine carried an imprint indicating typesetting by Phoenix Publicity and Print Ltd.,Bradford, & the June edition carried an imprint indicating origination by Primary Colours, London., the July edition carried no imprint whatsoever'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2130 
2130A1 
2130A2 
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Takeovers Yorkshire and the Humber Magazine press
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk