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Dundee UK City Of Culture Bid 2017

EDM number 59 in 2013-14, proposed by Jim McGovern on 10/05/2013.
Categorised under the topic of Cultural heritage.

That this House welcomes the decision of Dundee City Council to bid to become UK City of Culture in 2017; recognises the vibrant cultural scene in Dundee including Dundee Rep, Dundee Contemporary Arts, the McManus Galleries and many other venues; notes the vibrant musical and artistic scene across the city; further notes the contribution made by the University of Dundee, University of Abertay, Dundee and Dundee College; looks forward to the VA at Dundee opening; and wishes the city of Dundee every success in its bid to become UK City of Culture in 2017.

This motion has been signed by a total of 9 MPs.

MPDateConstituencyPartyType
Jim McGovern10/05/2013Dundee WestLabourProposed
Jim Dobbin13/05/2013Heywood and MiddletonLabourSeconded
David Anderson13/05/2013BlaydonLabourSeconded
Jim Shannon14/05/2013StrangfordDUPSeconded
Alan Meale14/05/2013MansfieldLabourSeconded
William McCrea15/05/2013South AntrimDUPSeconded
Katy Clark20/05/2013North Ayrshire and ArranLabourSigned
Stewart Hosie20/06/2013Dundee EastScottish National PartySigned
George Galloway26/06/2013Bradford WestRespectSigned

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