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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Stewart (Labour), on Tuesday, 26 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 32 members in total.


EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2008

That this House congratulates the organisers of the Inverness and Highland bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2008, Scotland's sole entry in the competition and first regional bid ever to be entered; believes such an award would reflect the unique cultural heritage of the Highlands of Scotland, and the rich legacy of language, literature, music and visual and performing arts for which the Highlands have become renowned worldwide; recognises the immense social and economic benefits that would flow from such an award; and wishes the organisers of the Inverness and Highland entry every success in their bid to secure the title of European Capital of Culture in 2008.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1080 
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Cultural heritage Scotland Urban areas European Capital of Culture Arts festivals Inverness
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk