RICHARD DESMOND

Early day motion 1054, tabled 27 April 2004 by Lord Davies of Stamford (Conservative). Signed by 60 members.

That this House expresses its repugnance at the reported racialist behaviour and remarks of the proprietor of the Daily Express at a meeting with business associates, including the Managing Director of the Daily Telegraph, on 22nd April; and is deeply concerned that a major newspaper should now be in the hands of such an individual.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 6, Labour/Co-operative 4, Scottish National Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.