Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Horam (Conservative), on Thursday, 13 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 27 members in total.

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ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA

That this House greatly regrets the current situation at the English National Opera; recognises the contribution of the choristers to the success and quality of performances at the English National Opera; notes that the English National Opera, despite giving assurances to the choristers trade union, Equity, that during its closure their number would be maintained, intends to cut their number by a third; fears for the future of the English National Opera if these cuts go ahead; further notes that the English National Opera has already gone through stabilisation with the Arts Council of England and is seeking more money to pay for these redundancies; and urges the Government immediately to review the situation.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

736 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Arts Redundancy Opera English National Opera

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk