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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Evans of Parkside (Labour), on Wednesday, 16 March 1994, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 39 members in total.

VERACITY OF PARLIAMENTARY ANSWERS

That this House notes that the answer given by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Employment, the honourable Member for Maidstone, to the honourable Member for St. Helens North, at Employment Oral Questions on 15th March, that the claimant measure and the ILO recommended measure both showed falling unemployment in the United Kingdom at about 2.8 million bore absolutely no relation whatsoever to the Question on the Order Paper, which asked what was the total number of people unemployed in the United Kingdom including those unemployed and not receiving unemployment benefit; and believes that Ministers who give inaccurate answers to the House bring Parliament into contempt and are not fit to hold office.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

VERACITY OF PARLIAMENTARY ANSWERS (884A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by David Lidington (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Thursday, 17 March 1994. It has been signed by 40 members in total.
leave out from 'million' to end and add 'was an accurate reply as the ILO recommended measure includes people who are unemployed on the international definition but not claiming unemployment related benefits; and further notes that figures published on 16th March confirm the Parliamentary Under Secretary's answer.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
884 
884A1 
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Unemployment Oral questions Widdecombe, Ann
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk