LIVE MUSIC BILL

Early day motion 666, tabled 20 January 2010 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 51 members.

That this House supports the Second Reading of the Live Music Bill; commends the proposal contained in the Bill to revive live music by the creation of an exemption from licences for small venues such as pubs; regrets that there has not been an expansion of live music since the introduction of the Licensing Act in 2003; recognises that bureaucratic procedures and red tape have stunted the growth of live music; further regrets that this has had a detrimental effect on both musicians and on the pub industry; believes that pubs and small venues play a vital role in nurturing new and unsigned music talent; and calls on the Government to support the Live Music Bill to encourage the return of live music to pubs and similar venues around the country.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 24, Labour 22, Conservative 3, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.