BALTIC CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

Early day motion 1642, tabled 16 July 2002 by David Clelland (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House applauds the successful opening to the public of the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead; notes yet another cultural leap forward on Tyneside as the magnificent converted flour-mill joins the neighbouring Millennium Bridge and the Angel of the North as another outstanding example of public art and the cultural wealth of the area; looks forward to the third stage of the cultural renaissance on Gateshead Quays, the opening of The Sage music centre; congratulates Gateshead Council and all involved for their foresight and courage; and wishes them well in their bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2008.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Labour/Co-operative 2.