Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 8 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 January 2004. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Thursday, 15 January 2004 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make a statement on the remit of the Government's taskforce The Live Music Forum; and whether it extends to Northern Ireland. - Includes terms of reference.

Answer: Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the remit of the Government's taskforce The Live Music Forum; and whether it extends to Northern Ireland. [147573] Estelle Morris: The Music Forum will work with the music industry and other key stakeholders to: 1. take forward the Ministerial commitment to maximise the take-up of reforms in the Licensing Act 2003 relating to the performance of live music; 2. promote the performance of live music generally; 3. monitor and evaluate the impact of the Licensing Act 2003 on the performance of live music; and 4. make recommendations for further action. The Licensing Act 2003 applies to England and Wales. Therefore, the Live Music Forum's remit extends only to those countries.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 416 c826W;416 c823-4W; 147573
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Access Licensing Entertainments Northern Ireland Publicity Music Musicians Live Music Forum
Legislation: Licensing Act 2003
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