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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Alun Michael (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Wednesday, 13 June 1990, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 127 members in total.

Welsh Water p.l.c. Appointment of Hon. Member for Delyn

That this House views with surprise and concern the appointment of the honourable Member for Delyn, a Conservative Member of Parliament, as public relations consultant to Welsh Water Plc.; considers both the offer of a contract and its acceptance equally bizarre, in view of the continued public controversy and unhappiness about the privatisation of the water industry; believes the appointment is particularly inappropriate in view of the sensitivity of the issue in Wales where the Labour Party's opposition to the water sell-off has massive public support; notes that the future of the water industry in Wales will continue to be a major issue until resolved by the next general election; and calls for the cancellation of the arrangement.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

1103A1
At end add 'and trusts that his concern for the Welsh water industry will be less fleeting and more productive than his previous concern for the Airdrie Sewage Works Plant during the Coatridge and Airdrie by-election in 1982.'.
1103A2
Leave out from 'House' to end and add 'considers that the honourable Member for Delyn is extremely well qualified to explain to the public the advantages which are expected to flow from the management of Welsh Water supplies by Welsh Water PLC.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1103 
1103A1 
1103A2 
Session
1989-90
Other sponsors
Ron Davies
Martyn Jones
John Marek
Lord Murphy of Torfaen
Ray Powell
Subjects
Privatisation Wales Labour Public relations Welsh Water Raffan, Keith
Link
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