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LABOUR WHIPS AND THE HONOURABLE MEMBER FOR SHREWSBURY AND ATCHAM

Early day motion 529A2, tabled 13 December 2001 by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 8 members.

leave out from 'MPs;' to end and add 'and further notes the crucial element of Parliamentary democracy that individuals are elected as members of Parliament, and must be free to follow their own judgement and conscience, as was the case with the honourable Members for Witney, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leominster when they crossed the floor to join the Labour Party.'.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 8.