MR MIKE TYSON AND THE HOME SECRETARY

Early day motion 285, tabled 18 January 2000 by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 14 members.

That this House deplores the decision of the Secretary of State for the Home Department, to admit Mr Mike Tyson to Britain; believes that it is an insult to women in general and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in particular; believes that it additionally insults the many constituents who face enormous obstacles from the immigration authorities in obtaining permission for their law-abiding relatives to come to the United Kingdom; believes the decision was motivated less by concern for small business in Manchester than concern for BSkyB's broadcasting interests; and calls on him to reverse his decision and remove Mr Tyson back to the USA.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 8, Labour 6.