PRIORITY ACCESS TO FACILITIES

Early day motion 2066, tabled 9 October 2007 by Lembit Öpik (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 111 members.

That this House notes with astonishment the announcement made on Tuesday 9th October that hon. Members should have priority access to services throughout the Commons part of the Parliamentary Estate; further notes that such an approach is expedient in certain areas at certain times, such as during a division, but not everywhere all the time; believes that this announcement serves to create a rigid two-tier system which is counter to an enlightened image of Parliament; further believes that there is merit in a general presumption of equality on the Parliamentary Estate; and urges the Administration Committee to reconsider.

Signatures by party: Labour 47, Liberal Democrat 44, Conservative 14, Independent 2, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.