IMMIGRATION RULES AND OVERSEAS PERFORMERS

Early day motion 1563, tabled 14 May 2008 by Mark Lazarowicz (Labour). Signed by 39 members.

That this House welcomes the decision by the Home Office to classify a special visitor category which will continue to allow non-European performers to come to perform at international events in Britain at a low visa cost; and recognises that many events across the country, such as the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe, benefit from the talents of these performers, and that this decision will ensure the continued success of such events.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 5, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 2, Independent 1.