PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Job losses at National Art Library (8 March 2021)

Motion Details

That this House notes proposals by the management of the Victoria and Albert Museum to cut two thirds of its staff at the National Art Library, with remaining roles being under review for the next 12 months; believes that cutting services would have a devastating impact on library services and will threaten the future of this internationally important collection; applauds staff at the National Art Library who are dedicated to their roles and bring unparalleled expertise and knowledge to this unique library which currently holds almost one million items and is freely accessible to the public; further notes additional plans to close the library for at least 12 months whilst a review of its future function takes place; and therefore calls on the management and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to urgently review those proposals and allow the library to reopen upon the lifting of covid-19 lockdown restrictions and allow members of the public to once more access this cultural landmark.

Sponsored by:
John McDonnell (Independent)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Labour
10
50%
 
 
Independent
6
30%
 
 
Liberal Democrat
2
10%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
1
5%
 
 
Scottish National Party
1
5%
 
Sponsor List (20 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Lab
Paula Barker
Liverpool Wavertree
Ind
Apsana Begum
Poplar and Limehouse
Ind
Richard Burgon
Leeds East
Ind
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North
LD
Wera Hobhouse
Bath
Lab
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Lab
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside
Lab
Ian Lavery
Blyth and Ashington
Ind
John McDonnell (Sponsor)
Hayes and Harlington
Lab
Navendu Mishra
Stockport
Lab
Grahame Morris
Easington
LD
Sarah Olney
Richmond Park
Lab
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
Lab
Andy Slaughter
Hammersmith and Chiswick
SNP
Chris Stephens
Ind
Zarah Sultana
Coventry South
Ind
Claudia Webbe
Lab
Mick Whitley
Lab
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford

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