ELIGIBILITY TO STAND FOR COUNCIL

Early day motion 1706, tabled 28 October 1998 by Donald Gorrie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 16 members.

That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Scotland to bring forward legislation to enable local government employees in Scotland to stand for election for the council for which they work and in whose area they live, subject to the restrictions on political activity by senior officials and measures to prevent any improper influence.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 11, Labour 2, Scottish National Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.