Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Maria Fyfe (Labour), on Monday, 8 June 1992, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 16 members in total.

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FREEMASONRY

That this House is intrigued to note that the English Grand Lodge, the first to be constituted, will celebrate its 275th anniversary this week and that its hierarchy includes levels known as 'degrees' with names such as Secret Master, Intimate Secretary, Scotch Knight of Perfection, Grand Inspector Inquisitor Commander, Grand Elected Knight Kadosh and Grand Inspector General; wonders which, if any, Right honourable or honourable Members may be among those exalted to such heights and whether their parliamentary experience has in any way equipped them for their tasks; and believes the Order excludes women because their amusement at bloodcurdling oaths, knobbly knees and decorative aprons would be injurious to the dignity it strives to maintain.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

FREEMASONRY (200A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Dennis Skinner (primary, Labour) and tabled on Tuesday, 9 June 1992. It has been signed by 5 members in total.

at end add 'and suggests that the Register of honourable Members'Interests be updated to include membership of the Freemasons as a condition of the Register.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

200 

200A1 

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Freemasonry

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk