with Government, The Royal Gazette was told last night.

The Pembroke West Central branch's views have been driven home in writing and conversations.

Branch chairman Terry West said most of the anger stemmed from the rebel MP's support of a PLP censure motion against Premier David Saul.

"It was felt this was completely unnecessary,'' he said.

At this stage, the branch did not plan any action over Mrs. Cartwright DeCouto's Prohibited Restaurant bill, he added.

On Friday the bill passed the House of Assembly by a 23-16 vote after Mrs.

Cartwright DeCouto and other UBP rebels in the so-called "People's Five'' sided with the Progressive Labour Party.

The bill bans food franchises from opening from May 10 this year and effectively killed off the Franchise Committee's report, also debated last Friday.

It also halted former Premier Sir John Swan's plan for a McDonald's restaurant.

Mr. West said the issue could be discussed at the branch's next meeting.

He added, however, the branch's disagreement with Mrs. Cartwright DeCouto went further than the franchise controversy.

For Mrs. Cartwright DeCouto had failed to toe the party line on other issues.

These included the Dr. Saul censure motion -- which was passed after the "People's Five'' voted with the PLP -- and The Base Lands Development Act 1996, which created a corporation to oversee the management of the former military bases.

The "People's Five'' joined with the PLP in postponing debate on the bill, which was approved a few days later.

"That kind of behaviour is unbecoming to a representative for our area,'' Mr.

West continued.

He said Mrs. Cartwright DeCouto had been a great MP and he hoped her recent behaviour had been "just a short-term aberration''.

"For a small minority to say their view is more important than the majority is selfish,'' he charged. "I certainly hope things will improve now. We want the relationship to work with Mrs. Cartwright DeCouto.'' Mr. West said the branch had held a number of discussions and reviews during the year over Mrs. Cartwright DeCouto's conduct.

"We have communicated our feelings to her in writing and verbally.'' He added the wording of letters to Mrs. Cartwright DeCouto had been "matter of fact''.

Mr. West said the branch, if pushed, could hold a special annual general meeting and vote on whether to support Mrs. Cartwright DeCouto. It could also force a primary.

"Those are drastic steps and we would rather not be forced into them. We will have to see what the future holds.'' Mr. West added: "Maybe with the franchise issue behind us we will get a pacifying of positions. We certainly want Ann to work with the party.'' Rebel MP criticised Also representing Pembroke West Central is Deputy Premier and Education Minister Jerome Dill.

Although not outspoken on the franchise controversy, Mr. Dill has voted consistently with the Government.

Mr. Dill declined to comment when asked about the branch's views on the franchise issue.

Pembroke West Central is the one constituency whose MPs are openly divided on franchises.

Last week it emerged that Pembroke West UBP branch members backed their two "People's Five'' MPs, Clarence Terceira and David Dyer in the McDonald's row.

Last night the branch was due to meet with Dr. Saul to ram home their views.

Smith's South MPs C.V. (Jim) Woolridge and Trevor Moniz -- the other "People's Five'' members -- have also claimed branch support for their stance.

Meanwhile, the "People's Five'' have suggested that last Friday's franchise vote could lead to a healing of UBP wounds.

"I would hope that with this behind us we can get on with important matters facing the Country,'' said Mrs. Cartwright DeCouto.

Mr. Woolridge has also hinted at a possible return to Cabinet, if invited to do so.

"The Premier has on a number of occasions said he would like two or three of the People's Five in the Cabinet.'' He added he had once been offered the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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