PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
EDINBURGH MELA (4 September 2017)
Motion Details
That this House recognises the work undertaken by Edinburgh Mela to produce a festival of music, dance and arts which celebrates Scotland's diverse culture; acknowledges the role of the stakeholders that support the Mela; considers Edinburgh Mela to be vital to cultural life in Edinburgh; notes the disappointment of Edinburgh Mela's cancellation in 2016; welcomes its successful return in 2017; and calls on the Government to commit to providing a platform for BAME artists and performers.
Sponsored by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
Party
Votes
%
Scottish National Party
5
71%
Democratic Unionist Party
1
14%
Liberal Democrat
1
14%
Sponsor List (7 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
SNP
Martyn Day
SNP
Stephen Gethins
SNP
Patrick Grady
LD
Christine Jardine (Sponsor)
Edinburgh West
SNP
David Linden
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
SNP
Chris Stephens
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