PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
BRISTOL BID FOR CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2008 (20 March 2002)

That this House wishes Bristol every success in its campaign to become European Capital of Culture 2008; congratulates Bristol 2008 on their exciting bid which draws on Bristol's culture as a radical and creative city of pioneers and explorers with a tradition of experimentation, innovation and discovery, a city of enterprise where people work together; further congratulates Bristol 2008 on their inclusive approach to constructing the bid, actively engaging and involving local and regional stakeholders; believes that the bid showcases the very best of Bristol and the South West including its creative industries, successful public/private partnerships and dynamic arts and entertainments scene; notes that the whole of the South West is behind the city's campaign, which if successful will bring immeasurable benefits to the region in terms of employment, tourism and transport; and further believes that Bristol has the ultimate winning formula to become European Capital of Culture for 2008.

Sponsored by:
Dr Doug Naysmith (Labour)