BBC RADIO FARMING OUTPUT - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

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

Motion text

That this House is deeply concerned by reports that the BBC is considering changes to its farming programmes; pays particular tribute to the long-standing credibility of Radio 4's Farming Today; recognises the invaluable support and informative services which farming programmes generally provide for our rural communities and their representatives; and believes that they should be retained in their present slots.

Signatures (55)

Supporters (53)
Withdrawn signatures (2)

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.

Kennedy, Mr Charles

Liberal Democrat

Ross, Skye and Inverness West

Abbott, Ms Diane

27 November 1997

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Erith and Thamesmead

Liberal Democrat

Barnes, Mr Harry

North East Derbyshire

Beith, Sir Alan

Liberal Democrat

Berwick-upon-Tweed

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

Liberal Democrat

Carshalton and Wallington

Breed, Mr Colin

Liberal Democrat

South East Cornwall

Burnett, Mr John

Liberal Democrat

Torridge and West Devon

Campbell, Mrs Anne

Campbell-Savours, Mr Dale

Chidgey, Mr David

Liberal Democrat

13 November 1997

Clarke, Mr Eric

Collins, Mr Tim

Westmorland and Lonsdale

Colman, Mr Tony

Colvin, Michael

Davey, Mr Edward

Liberal Democrat

Kingston and Surbiton

Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth

Crewe and Nantwich

Fearn, Mr Ronnie

Liberal Democrat

Godman, Dr Norman

Greenock and Inverclyde

Gorrie, Mr Donald

Liberal Democrat

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Liberal Democrat

Heath, Mr David

Liberal Democrat

Somerton and Frome

Liberal Democrat

North Southwark and Bermondsey

Jones, Mr Barry

Alyn and Deeside

Jones, Mr Ieuan Wyn

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

Keetch, Mr Paul

Liberal Democrat

10 November 1997

Livingstone, Mr Ken

Livsey, Mr Richard

Liberal Democrat

Brecon and Radnorshire

Mid Worcestershire

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

Moore, Mr Michael

Liberal Democrat

Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale

O'Hara, Mr Edward

Liberal Democrat

Montgomeryshire

Pickthall, Mr Colin

West Lancashire

Scarborough and Whitby

Dunfermline West

Stunell, Andrew

Liberal Democrat

Swinney, Mr John

Scottish National Party

25 November 1997

North West Leicestershire

Taylor, Mr John D.

South Derbyshire

Tonge, Dr Jenny

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Wallace, Mr Jim

Liberal Democrat

Orkney and Shetland

Wareing, Mr Robert N.

27 November 1997

Liverpool, West Derby

Wigley, Mr Dafydd

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.