MP'S ANGER OVER RUSH
MP's anger over 'rush'
DEBATE on the Government's crucial new anti-terror laws was delayed last night after MPs from all parties complained they had not been given enough time to consider the Bill properly.
Bitter protests were voiced from across the political spectrum at the lack of time allocated to the Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Bill, which the Government hopes to rush through the Commons in just one sitting.
There were also calls to jettison clauses designed to crack down on international terrorists using the UK as a base to conspire to commit offences overseas.
The protests came after the Prime Minister had made a statement about the Omagh bombing and before Home Secretary Jack Straw could open debate.
The timetable for debate on the Bill was eventually put to a vote, which the Government won with 317 votes in support.
But a sizeable 88 MPs voted against. They included Tory former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, UUP leader and Northern Ireland First Minister designate David Trimble and DUP leader Ian Paisley.
DEBATE on the Government's crucial new anti-terror laws was delayed last night after MPs from all parties complained they had not been given enough time to consider the Bill properly.
Bitter protests were voiced from across the political spectrum at the lack of time allocated to the Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Bill, which the Government hopes to rush through the Commons in just one sitting.
There were also calls to jettison clauses designed to crack down on international terrorists using the UK as a base to conspire to commit offences overseas.
The protests came after the Prime Minister had made a statement about the Omagh bombing and before Home Secretary Jack Straw could open debate.
The timetable for debate on the Bill was eventually put to a vote, which the Government won with 317 votes in support.
But a sizeable 88 MPs voted against. They included Tory former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, UUP leader and Northern Ireland First Minister designate David Trimble and DUP leader Ian Paisley.
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Publisher: NEWS LETTER
Ref: NL/125
Published Date: 03-Sep-98
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