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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Russell-Johnston (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 8 June 1992, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 12 members in total.

PRIVACY

That this House congratulates the newspapers, The Independent on Sunday, The Independent and the Daily Telegraph, on their refusal to be involved in the publication of hurtful rumour about the Prince and Princess of Wales; and recommends to other newspapers, especially the Daily Mail and The Sunday Times, that they follow their example and stop intruding in privacy for profit.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PRIVACY (206A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Lord Mandelson (primary, Labour) and tabled on Monday, 8 June 1992. It has been signed by 3 members in total.
leave out from 'Wales' to end and add 'and strongly commends the action of the Press Complaints Commission in condemning the intrusive reporting of certain other newspapers, in particular the tone and manner of these reports; and urges all newspapers and periodicals to adhere strictly to the Commission's Code of Practice in future as the only means of avoiding statutory regulation of the Press.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
206 
206A1 
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Privacy Newspaper press
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk