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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Soley (Labour), on Tuesday, 20 April 1993, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 50 members in total.

CONDUCT OF THE HON MEMBER FOR BOLTON NORTH-EAST AND NEWS INTERNATIONAL

That this House regrets that the honourable Member for Bolton North-East has allowed himself to be used by News International to try and block constructive debate and decision on the Freedom and Responsibility of the Press Bill; notes that, in doing so, he not only colludes with News International in continuing to prevent genuine Press freedom, but also allows the abuse of Press power to continue wrecking the lives of ordinary citizens and denying the public the right to expect accurate news reporting.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

CONDUCT OF THE HON MEMBER FOR BOLTON NORTH-EAST AND NEWS INTERNATIONAL (1809A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Peter Atkinson (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Tuesday, 20 April 1993. It has been signed by 4 members in total.
leave out from 'House' to end and add 'notes that at the Committee Stage of the Freedom and Responsibility of the Press Bill the honourable Member for Hammersmith said "I am glad that the honourable Member for Bolton North-east tabled the amendments. I acknowledge that they cover points raised by News International, but they are none the worse for that" (Standing Committee F,10th March, column 57); further notes that the Freedom and Responsibility of the Press Bill is opposed by a wide range of organisations and individuals including the National Union of Journalists, the Newspaper Publishers Association, the Newspaper Society, the British Guild of Newspaper Editors, the editor of the Guardian and a number of other national newspaper editors, the Cross Media Group and other organisations as well as honourable Members from both sides of the House; and deplores attempts to limit debate on the Bill.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1809 
1809A1 
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Press freedom News International Thurnham, Peter
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk