As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
This motion has subsequently been withdrawn by the tabling Member.
Motion text
That this House regards with dismay the decision by the BBC to broadcast Jerry Springer - The Opera on BBC2, causing widespread offence to Christians and those of other faiths by its mocking portrayal of Jesus Christ, Holy Communion and some of the central tenets of the Christian faith; condemns the show's juvenile and offensive use of repeated profanity in an attempt at humour; further notes that it is particularly serious that the show should have been transmitted by the publicly-funded national broadcaster and questions whether it places the Corporation in breach of its Charter; laments the arrogant dismissal of Christian concerns by the content of programmes aired by the BBC; and calls on the government publicly to rebuke the corporation for its attack on the religion adhered to by over 70 per cent. of the UK population and for its lowest common denominator approach to ethics in its attempts to chase ratings.
Signatures (5)
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.
Donaldson, Mr Jeffrey M.
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
12 January 2005
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
12 January 2005
Dodds, Mr Nigel
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
12 January 2005
Edwards, Mr Huw
Labour
Signed on
12 January 2005
Smyth, The Rev Martin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on
12 January 2005
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.