Early Day Motions

NEWSAGENTS

EDM (Early Day Motion) 285: tabled on 22 July 1997

Tabled in the 1997-98 session.

This motion has been signed by 59 Members. It has received 2 amendments.

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Amendments to this motion

There have been 2 amendments submitted to this motion.

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Motion text

That this House notes the considerable difficulties being faced by newsagents nationally; believes that a combination of higher delivery charges, extra competition from new outlets and a deterioration in supply terms have rendered the Monopolies and Mergers Commission 1993 inquiry into national newspapers no longer relevant; expresses concern over the prospect of losing the newspaper home delivery service if trends continue and newsagents remain shackled by court rulings imposed under restrictive practices legislation; firmly believes early action is needed either by the appointment of a regulator or the introduction of measures which remove Restrictive Trade Practices Act restrictions; notes the estimates by analyst London Economics that 14,000 newsagents are at risk; and calls on the Office of Fair Trading to very seriously consider the most recent submission from the National Federation of Retail Newsagents.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Campbell-Savours, Mr Dale
Labour
Signed on 22 July 1997
Workington
Primary
Ainger, Nick
Labour
Signed on 6 November 1997
Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire
Austin, John
Labour
Signed on 28 July 1997
Erith and Thamesmead
Barnes, Mr Harry
Labour
Signed on 30 July 1997
North East Derbyshire
Benn, Mr Tony
Labour
Signed on 3 December 1997
Chesterfield
Berry, Dr Roger
Labour
Signed on 12 November 1997
Kingswood

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Blizzard, Mr Bob
Labour
Signed on 6 November 1997
Waveney
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 November 1997
Carshalton and Wallington
Chaytor, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 5 November 1997
Bury North
Clapham, Mr Michael
Labour
Signed on 30 July 1997
Barnsley West and Penistone
Clarke, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 4 November 1997
Midlothian
Cohen, Harry
Labour
Signed on 3 November 1997
Leyton and Wanstead
Colvin, Michael
Conservative
Signed on 6 November 1997
Romsey
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on 23 July 1997
Islington North
Cotter, Brian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 July 1997
Weston-Super-Mare
Cryer, John
Labour
Signed on 23 July 1997
Hornchurch
Cummings, John
Labour
Signed on 23 July 1997
Easington
Cunningham, Ms Roseanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on 20 November 1997
Perth
Eagle, Maria
Labour
Signed on 30 October 1997
Liverpool, Garston
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on 17 November 1997
Sunderland North
Ewing, Mrs Margaret
Scottish National Party
Signed on 30 October 1997
Moray
Fearn, Mr Ronnie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 July 1997
Southport
Fitzpatrick, Jim
Labour
Signed on 24 November 1997
Poplar and Canning Town
Fyfe, Mrs Maria
Labour
Signed on 29 July 1997
Glasgow, Maryhill
Galloway, Mr George
Labour
Signed on 12 November 1997
Glasgow, Kelvin
Godman, Dr Norman
Labour
Signed on 24 July 1997
Greenock and Inverclyde
Gorrie, Mr Donald
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 30 July 1997
Edinburgh West
Gunnell, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 26 November 1997
Morley and Rothwell
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 July 1997
Portsmouth South
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on 24 July 1997
Luton North
Illsley, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 30 July 1997
Barnsley Central
Jackson, Helen
Labour
Signed on 30 July 1997
Sheffield, Hillsborough
Jones, Mr Barry
Labour
Signed on 24 July 1997
Alyn and Deeside
Jones, Lynne
Labour
Signed on 29 July 1997
Birmingham, Selly Oak
Lewis, Mr Ivan
Labour
Signed on 10 November 1997
Bury South
Livingstone, Mr Ken
Labour
Signed on 23 July 1997
Brent East
Mahon, Alice
Labour
Signed on 24 July 1997
Halifax
Marshall, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on 6 November 1997
Leicester South
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 24 July 1997
Hayes and Harlington
McWalter, Mr Tony
Labour
Signed on 24 November 1997
Hemel Hempstead
Michie, Mr Bill
Labour
Signed on 23 July 1997
Sheffield, Heeley
O'Brien, Sir Bill
Labour
Signed on 24 July 1997
Normanton
O'Neill, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on 11 November 1997
Ochil
Rooney, Mr Terry
Labour
Signed on 6 November 1997
Bradford North
Ross, Mr Ernie
Labour
Signed on 24 July 1997
Dundee West
Russell, Bob
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 November 1997
Colchester
Salter, Martin
Labour
Signed on 17 November 1997
Reading West
Sedgemore, Mr Brian
Labour
Signed on 30 October 1997
Hackney South and Shoreditch
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 20 November 1997
Nottingham South
Skinner, Mr Dennis
Labour
Signed on 24 July 1997
Bolsover
Angela Smith,
Signed on 27 October 1997
Smyth, The Rev Martin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 23 July 1997
Belfast South
Steinberg, Mr Gerry
Labour
Signed on 24 July 1997
City of Durham
Stevenson, Mr George
Labour
Signed on 29 July 1997
Stoke-on-Trent South
Stunell, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 July 1997
Hazel Grove
Taylor, David
Labour
Signed on 23 July 1997
North West Leicestershire
Touhig, Mr Don
Labour
Signed on 6 November 1997
Islwyn
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on 28 July 1997
Finchley and Golders Green
Wyatt, Derek
Labour
Signed on 23 July 1997
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.

After a motion has been tabled, other Members can table amendments to it. Amendments to this motion are shown below.

NEWSAGENTS (Amendment 1)
after 'outlets' insert 'home delivery services'.
Joan Walley
Labour, Stoke-on-Trent North
1
signature
EDM 285A1: tabled on 27 October 1997
NEWSAGENTS (Amendment 2)
at end add 'and pay particular attention as well to the threat of direct home delivery by newspaper producers.'.
Joan Walley
Labour, Stoke-on-Trent North
1
signature
EDM 285A2: tabled on 27 October 1997