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1991-92
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PRIME MINISTER'S COMMITMENT TO SUBSIDIARITY
Alun Michael
1991-12-11
That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's statement that he is committed to the principle of subsidiarity, which is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as, 'the principle that a central authority should have a subsidiary function, performing only those tasks which cannot be performed more effectively at a more immediate or local level', but regrets that he appears not to understand the implications of such a commitment; notes that the principle applies with equal strength to relationships within the United Kingdom as it does to relationships within the European Community generally; notes that the principle has been breached repeatedly in the way this Conservative Government has undermined the work of local government and the independence of action of people elected by local communities to represent their interests; also believes that the Conservative Party has done great damage to public confidence within Wales by excessive use of unaccountable nominated bodies; and calls on the Prime Minister to recognise that the unity of the United Kingdom will be strengthened rather than weakened by a proper understanding and effective application of the principle of subsidiarity as well as a fresh commitment to democracy and accountability.
Alun Michael
1991-12-11
Proposed
Cardiff South & Penarth
Raymond Powell
1991-12-11
Signed
Ogmore
Alan Wynne Williams
1991-12-11
Signed
Carmarthen
Dennis Turner
1991-12-11
Signed
Wolverhampton South East
Win Griffiths
1991-12-11
Signed
Bridgend
Llin Golding
1991-12-11
Signed
Newcastle-under-Lyme
George Foulkes
1991-12-11
Signed
Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley
Paul Flynn
1991-12-11
Signed
Newport West
Ron Davies
1991-12-11
Signed
Caerphilly
David Clelland
1991-12-11
Signed
Tyne Bridge
Paul Murphy
1991-12-11
Signed
Torfaen
Rhodri Morgan
1991-12-11
Signed
Cardiff West
Thomas McAvoy
1991-12-11
Signed
Glasgow, Rutherglen
Martyn Jones
1991-12-11
Signed
Clwyd South West
Eric Illsley
1991-12-11
Signed
Barnsley Central
Kim Howells
1991-12-11
Signed
Pontypridd
Allan Rogers
1991-12-11
Signed
Rhondda
Keith Bradley
1991-12-12
Signed
Manchester, Withington
John Battle
1991-12-12
Signed
Leeds West
Jimmy Dunnachie
1991-12-12
Signed
Glasgow, Pollok
Roy Hughes
1991-12-16
Signed
Newport East
Huw Edwards
1991-12-16
Signed
Monmouth
Donald Anderson
1991-12-16
Signed
Swansea East
Robert Parry
1991-12-17
Signed
Liverpool, Riverside
Joyce Quin
1991-12-17
Signed
Gateshead East
John Cummings
1991-12-17
Signed
Easington
Irene Adams
1991-12-17
Signed
Paisley North
Bruce Grocott
1991-12-17
Signed
Wrekin, The
Roland Boyes
1991-12-18
Signed
Houghton and Washington
Jack Thompson
1991-12-18
Signed
Wansbeck
Dafydd Wigley
1992-01-23
Signed
Caernarfon
Edward O'Hara
1992-02-05
Signed
Knowsley South
Martin Redmond
Withdrawn
Norman A Godman
Withdrawn