Stoke-On-trent And City Of Culture 2021

EDM number 993 in 2016-17, proposed by Ruth Smeeth on 28/02/2017.
Categorised under the topic of Cultural heritage.

That this House recognises the extraordinary culture and heritage of Stoke-on-Trent; notes the city's accomplishments in creative art and design, particularly in ceramics; further notes its ongoing contribution to British sports both as the European City of Sport 2016 and the home of Stoke City FC and Port Vale FC; acknowledges the superiority and versatility of the Staffordshire oatcake; believes that the unique nature of the six towns makes Stoke-on-Trent an invaluable asset to North Staffordshire and the UK; and calls on the Government to support Stoke-on-Trent's bid for City of Culture 2021.

This motion has been signed by a total of 4 MPs.