BRITISH COUNCIL JOBS IN MANCHESTER

Early day motion 1917, tabled 28 March 2006 by John Leech (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 19 members.

That this House notes with concern that the British Council is reported to be considering moving jobs from Manchester to London; recognises that this would be in stark contrast to the current trend of moving jobs from London out to the regions; and therefore calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in their discussions with the British Council to remind management of the benefits of retaining jobs in Manchester.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 1.