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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Adam Ingram (Labour), on Tuesday, 9 March 1993, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 29 members in total.


CONDUCT OF THE HON MEMBER FOR ANGUS EAST

That this House condemns the views expressed by the spokesperson of the Scottish National Party, the honourable Member for Angus East, that his party is prepared to sanction 'sabotage' which could mean everything from turning a tap off to blowing a pipe right up in pursuit of their aims; and considers such language to be inflammatory and show the Scottish National Party to be a party which is prepared to renounce democratic means to achieve its separatist objectives.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 3 amendments.

1551A3
at end add 'when it is not arranging secret deals with those it claims to oppose'.
1551A1
leave out 'condemns' and insert 'agrees with'.
1551A2
leave out from second 'party' to end and add 'has never been and never will be prepared to sanction any acts of violence in pursuit of its political aims; and supports his view that the Scottish people must reserve the right to use every peaceful and appropriate means at their disposal to prevent the obscenity of domestic water disconnections being imposed upon Scottish individuals and families.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1551 
1551A3 
1551A1 
1551A2 
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Protest Members Scottish National Party Welsh, Andrew
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk