That this House congratulates the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain on its excellent work, running fairs and shows throughout the country; notes the Guild has over 4,700 members and ensures that health and safety measures are imposed on fairgrounds in addition to representing the interests of members of the Guild; further notes that the Showmen's Guild achieved the impressive feat of running a successful and profitable event at the Millennium Dome; and looks forward to the Showmen's Guild continuing to enjoy fairs and events organised by their members.

That this House congratulates the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain on its excellent work, running fairs and shows throughout the country; notes the Guild has over 4,700 members and ensures that health and safety measures are imposed on fairgrounds in addition to representing the interests of members of the Guild;...

That this House condemns the recent decision by BSkyB to increase its subscription rates to pubs and clubs by a staggering 18 per cent. which will have a serious impact on those which screen live sport, particularly Premiership football; notes that the sports viewing market is a vital element for the viability of many businesses, attracting a distinct target audience which would not be attracted to pubs by other entertainment; condemns the increase which is about seven times the current rate of inflation and is a total abuse of BSkyB's monopoly position; welcomes the intention of the Office of Fair Trading to assess the situation to establish whether there is an infringement of the Competition Act 1998.

That this House condemns the recent decision by BSkyB to increase its subscription rates to pubs and clubs by a staggering 18 per cent. which will have a serious impact on those which screen live sport, particularly Premiership football; notes that the sports viewing market is a vital element for...

That this House welcomes the formation of the All-Party Music Group, and supports the campaign to abolish the 'two in a bar' rule which restricts live music in pubs; and believes as an example of its support for live music, that the performance of live music should be permitted in the Palace of Westminster.

That this House welcomes the formation of the All-Party Music Group, and supports the campaign to abolish the 'two in a bar' rule which restricts live music in pubs; and believes as an example of its support for live music, that the performance of live music should be permitted in...

That this House recognises the social, cultural and economic value of a thriving grass roots entertainment industry; notes that entertainment and music provision in venues ranging from pubs to village halls not only attracts vital custom but also encourages cultural diversity and growth; further notes that under the current two in a bar system it is illegal to allow, for instance, three folk singers to perform in a pub; agrees with the Minister for Sport that the current Public Entertainment Licensing system is archaic and just plain daft; and calls upon the Government to reform licensing laws to reduce the cost and bureacracy of entertainment licensing and promote the use of live music and singing in pubs and clubs; and urges the Government to introduce a Licensing Law Reform Bill in the next Queen's Speech.

That this House recognises the social, cultural and economic value of a thriving grass roots entertainment industry; notes that entertainment and music provision in venues ranging from pubs to village halls not only attracts vital custom but also encourages cultural diversity and growth; further notes that under the current two...

That this House believes the Queen's Hall in Bradford should be kept as it gives affordable live music entertainment to the unemployed, students and low wage earners.

That this House believes the Queen's Hall in Bradford should be kept as it gives affordable live music entertainment to the unemployed, students and low wage earners.