INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR BUSINESS

Early day motion 703, tabled 11 November 2013 by Louise Ellman (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House is encouraged by the positive progress made in the development of the International Festival for Business, to be held in Liverpool in 2014 and attracting 250,000 visitors from around the world; recognises that this is an excellent opportunity to provide an international showcase for British business; notes that over half of the total target of 100 events have already been confirmed; praises Liverpool City Council and Liverpool Vision for the role they have played in enabling the Festival to go ahead; acknowledges the active support and involvement of government departments and agencies; and calls on the Government to continue to assist and constructively engage with the Festival.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, DUP 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.