Council walkout sparked by GM Motion
Craig Simmons | 22.07.2003 00:07 | Analysis | Bio-technology | Ecology | Oxford
Labour Leader Alex Hollingsworth claimed that the irregular constitutional procedure was only intended to delay, rather than stifle, debate to allow more time for informed discussion. Green Councillor Mike Woodin pointed out, however, that by delaying responses to the motions the Council would not meet Government consultation deadlines. It was also unclear where, if anywhere, these motions could reasonably be debated if removed from the main Council agenda.
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