CONTEMPT FOR PARLIAMENT AND SIR ROBIN BUTLER - 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 disappointed and disturbed by the dismissive contempt shown towards Parliament by the head of the Home Civil Service, Sir Robin Butler, in his evidence before the Scott Inquiry on 9th February; is outraged by the view expressed by Sir Robin Butler that 'half an answer could be accurate when replying to Parliamentary Questions'; believes such an attitude from the top sets an appalling example to more junior civil servants in their job of drafting replies to parliamentary questions on behalf of Ministers; further believes Sir Robin's attack on the media coverage of Lord Justice Scott's inquiry into the degree of Government complicity and ministerial knowledge of United Kingdom military assistance to the Iraqi dictatorship is unfounded; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to undo so far as it is in its power the damage that has been unfairly done to the system of Parliament and to the role and rights of honourable Members by Sir Robin Butler's testimony at the Scott Inquiry.

Signatures (64)

Supporters (64)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

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.

11 February 1994

11 February 1994

Allen, Mr Graham

22 February 1994

Nottingham North

Austin-Walker, John

24 February 1994

15 February 1994

Newham North West

Barnes, Mr Harry

16 February 1994

North East Derbyshire

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

22 February 1994

16 February 1994

Bradley, Mr Keith

16 February 1994

Manchester, Withington

Campbell, Mrs Anne

21 February 1994

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

15 February 1994

Canavan, Dennis

15 February 1994

Clapham, Mr Michael

Barnsley West and Penistone

Connarty, Michael

16 February 1994

16 February 1994

14 February 1994

Davidson, Mr Ian

15 February 1994

16 February 1994

Dunnachie, Jimmy

14 February 1994

Glasgow, Pollok

24 February 1994

Etherington, Bill

17 February 1994

Sunderland North

14 February 1994

St Helens North

14 February 1994

Fyfe, Mrs Maria

15 February 1994

Glasgow, Maryhill

16 February 1994

Godman, Dr Norman

14 February 1994

Greenock and Port Glasgow

22 February 1994

Griffiths, Mr Win

17 February 1994

Gunnell, Mr John

16 February 1994

Morley and Leeds South

16 February 1994

28 February 1994

Warrington South

14 February 1994

Howells, Dr Kim

23 February 1994

Illsley, Mr Eric

15 February 1994

Barnsley Central

14 February 1994

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Jones, Mr Martyn

Clwyd South West

Livingstone, Mr Ken

14 February 1994

14 February 1994

Liverpool, Garston

22 February 1994

McAllion, Mr John

14 February 1994

McFall, Mr John

McKelvey, William

14 February 1994

Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Michie, Mr Bill

14 February 1994

Sheffield, Heeley

Morgan, Mr Rhodri

24 February 1994

Mudie, Mr George

O'Hara, Mr Edward

16 February 1994

Patchett, Terry

15 February 1994

Pickthall, Mr Colin

14 February 1994

West Lancashire

Prentice, Bridget

15 February 1994

Redmond, Martin

11 February 1994

Rogers, Mr Allan

Rooker, Mr Jeff

21 February 1994

Birmingham, Perry Barr

14 February 1994

Sheerman, Mr Barry

16 February 1994

17 February 1994

Nottingham South

Skinner, Mr Dennis

14 February 1994

Soley, Mr Clive

15 February 1994

Steinberg, Mr Gerry

15 February 1994

16 February 1994

Turner, Mr Dennis

Wolverhampton South East

Williams, Dr Alan

11 February 1994

Winnick, Mr David

24 February 1994

Wise, Mrs Audrey

16 February 1994

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.