NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION

Early day motion 1777, tabled 8 March 2006 by James Brokenshire (Conservative). Signed by 42 members.

That this House believes that universal access to newpapers and magazines as provided through widespread national distribution is an essential part of protecting freedom of speech; and accordingly urges the Department of Trade and Industry to take all appropriate steps within its powers to protect this freedom and support moves to create a new industry code of practice to promote more effective distribution as has been agreed by independent retailers, magazine publishers, newspaper publishers and wholesalers.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Conservative 11, Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 3, Respect 1.