OWNERSHIP OF THE HERALD NEWSPAPER

Early day motion 127, tabled 19 November 2002 by David Cairns (Labour). Signed by 55 members.

That this House believes that a strong and diverse media is essential for a healthy and informed democracy; believes therefore that ownership of Scotland's two national broadsheet newspapers should be in different hands; and calls on the Scottish Media Group not to sell The Herald to the owners of The Scotsman.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 9, Scottish National Party 4, Labour/Co-operative 2, DUP 1.