Dundee City Of Culture Bid 2017

EDM number 792 in 2012-13, proposed by Jim McGovern on 28/11/2012.
Categorised under the topic of Arts.

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 theVA 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 21 MPs.