BUSINESS AFFAIRS OF WORKING MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL FAMILY

Early day motion 572, tabled 9 April 2001 by Gordon Prentice (Labour). Signed by 112 members.

That this House applauds the decision of Buckingham Palace to consider issuing guidance on how the business affairs of working members of the Royal Family might be conducted in future; believes a register of royal interests, along the lines of the House of Commons Register of Members' Interests, should be considered; hopes the Palace will invite the views of Right honourable and honourable Members on any draft guidance; and invites the Select Committee on Public Administration to review current practice and offer suggestions for change where it considers appropriate.

Signatures by party: Labour 94, Labour/Co-operative 10, Liberal Democrat 6, Plaid Cymru 2.