Musicians' passport

Early day motion 15, tabled 19 December 2019 by Ruth Jones (Labour). Signed by 37 members.

That this House recognises the importance of the music industry to our economy and the work, talent and expertise of musicians from all four nations of the United Kingdom; acknowledges that musicians rely on touring and performing in the other 27 nations of the European Union to make a living; appreciates that touring can mean visits to multiple countries, often crossing borders on a daily basis with very little notice; supports calls for visa and customs rules post-Brexit that account for this unique of working; expresses support for, and solidarity with, the Musicians’ Union and its members; and pledges support for an EU- wide live music touring passport that will last a minimum of two years, is free or at least affordable, covers all member states of the European Union, annuls the need for carnets and other permits and covers road crew and technicians.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Scottish National Party 9, Conservative 3, DUP 3, Labour/Co-operative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Green 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1.