KING ARTHUR AND SOMERSET

Early day motion 1637, tabled 16 July 2002 by David Heath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 12 members.

That this House welcomes the intention of film producer Steven Spielberg to create a television series recreating the life and battles of King Arthur, including British actors in the production; notes the success of the series 'Band of Brothers' filmed in England; recognises the historical and mythological connections of King Arthur with Somerset, the identification of Camelot with Cadbury Castle and of the Isle of Avalon with Glastonbury; believes the beautiful and unspoilt countryside of Somerset would therefore be an ideal location for filming such a series; and calls on the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to do everything possible to attract the production to Britain and to support the rural economy.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Liberal Democrat 5.