That this House notes the de-recognition of the National Union of Journalists at the Yorkshire Post and Yorkshire Evening Post, parts of the United Newspapers Group; further notes that this follows the de-recognition of the former NGA and SOGAT unions and that de-recognition has led to massive reductions in pay and conditions of employment; believes that free trades unions are a pre-condition of a democratic society along with a free press; and calls on the management of United Newspapers to reverse this abuse of employees' rights.

That this House notes the de-recognition of the National Union of Journalists at the Yorkshire Post and Yorkshire Evening Post, parts of the United Newspapers Group; further notes that this follows the de-recognition of the former NGA and SOGAT unions and that de-recognition has led to massive reductions in pay...

That this House welcomes the decision of United Newspapers plc to discontinue, from the end of May, the advertising of 'Adult Interest' items in 'Exchange and Mart'; notes with satisfaction that these include advertisements for telephone information services which have caused grave public offence; hopes that this move will soon be copied by other publishers including national newspapers; and recognises the part played by the Portsmouth Area Family Concern in achieving this policy decision.

That this House welcomes the decision of United Newspapers plc to discontinue, from the end of May, the advertising of 'Adult Interest' items in 'Exchange and Mart'; notes with satisfaction that these include advertisements for telephone information services which have caused grave public offence; hopes that this move will soon...