BBC AND COVERAGE OF HER MAJESTY, THE QUEEN MOTHER'S PAGEANT

Early day motion 725, tabled 15 May 2000 by Nigel Evans (Conservative). Signed by 41 members.

That this House regrets the decision of the BBC not to show live coverage of the Pageant on 19th July to celebrate the 100th birthday of Her Majesty, The Queen Mother; believes this pageant will be a significant display of affection and gratitude on behalf of charities and organisations with which Her Majesty, The Queen Mother, has been involved during her life; reminds the BBC of its public service remit; and calls on the BBC to give full and live terrestrial coverage of this unique event.

Signatures by party: Conservative 21, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour 8, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.