BETTING ON THE GENERAL ELECTION

Early day motion 305, tabled 7 February 2001 by Alan Simpson (Labour). Signed by 52 members.

That this House calls upon the Financial Services Authority to investigate the spread betting of IG Index on the result of the General Election, with particular reference to the attempt by its major shareholder Stuart Wheeler to influence the conduct and result of the Election after the company had received bets on a quoted spread of seats.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Labour/Co-operative 6, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.