ADRIAN MCMENAMIN

Early day motion 1353, tabled 21 May 2002 by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 8 members.

That this House condemns the irresponsible and unprofessional remarks of Adrian McMenamin, special adviser to Paul Murphy, Secretary of State for Wales; notes that it is reported in the national press that Mr McMenamin described the elected body of the National Assembly for Wales as pathetic; further notes that Mr McMenamin added that the National Assembly's approach to politics is irresponsible; further notes that this is the second time Mr McMenamin has abused his position, and that in February 2001 he was caught peddling party political propaganda over the internet from a computer in the Wales Office; adds that Mr McMenamin is paid directly from the public purse but seems to be working for party political purposes; demands that the Secretary of State for Wales dismisses Mr McMenamin immediately and makes an official apology to the National Assembly for Wales; and meantime suggests to the Secretary of State for Wales that he should be wary of the quality of advice being offered by McMenamin, whether special or not.

Signatures by party: Plaid Cymru 4, Scottish National Party 4.