LICENSING OF LIVE MUSIC

Early day motion 1215, tabled 30 March 2010 by Lembit Öpik (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 13 members.

That this House welcomes the continuing rise of outstanding UK folk, blues and bluegrass bands; notes the success of bands such as Up All Night, Stolen Property and the Toy Hearts; believes that their success represents a resurgence in live music across the country; and calls on the Government to ensure licensing rules are structured to promote live music and not to silence it with red tape and fees.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Liberal Democrat 4, Independent 2.