As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
Suggested amendment
leave out from 'Members' to end and add 'accepts that the designation of parish councils by the Countryside Agency was a lapse in judgement though its true meaning has been mischievously misinterpreted; further notes the unprecedented growth in the number of parish and town councils that this Government has encouraged, and the many initiatives such as quality parish councils, rural transport councils and additional funding that has followed demonstrating the continuing belief in this important layer of local democracy,
Original motion text
That this House notes that the letter from the Minister for Rural Affairs on 21st March to honourable Members falls far short of an apology for the erroneous information about parish councils that he placed in the Library; further notes the concern of hard working parish councillors regarding Government interference; believes that Government policy threatens the viability of parish councils; and calls on the minister to issue a public apology to parish councillors and to stop interfering in their affairs.
Signatures (10)
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.
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on
26 March 2002
Baron, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on
24 May 2002
Best, Mr Harold
Labour
Signed on
16 April 2002
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on
16 April 2002
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on
17 April 2002
Hoyle, Mr Lindsay
Labour
Signed on
17 April 2002
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this amendment.