Edinburgh Mela
EDM number 268 in 2017-19, proposed by Christine Jardine on 05/09/2017.
Categorised under the topics of Cultural heritage and Performing arts.
That this House recognises the work undertaken by Edinburgh Mela to produce a festival of music, dance and arts which celebrates Scotland's diverse culture; acknowledges the role of the stakeholders that support the Mela; considers Edinburgh Mela to be vital to cultural life in Edinburgh; notes the disappointment of Edinburgh Mela's cancellation in 2016; welcomes its successful return in 2017; and calls on the Government to commit to providing a platform for BAME artists and performers.
This motion has been signed by a total of 7 MPs.
| MP | Date | Constituency | Party | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Jardine | 05/09/2017 | Edinburgh West | Liberal Democrat | Proposed |
| David Linden | 06/09/2017 | Glasgow East | Scottish National Party | Seconded |
| Jim Shannon | 06/09/2017 | Strangford | DUP | Seconded |
| Martyn Day | 07/09/2017 | Linlithgow and East Falkirk | Scottish National Party | Seconded |
| Chris Stephens | 12/09/2017 | Glasgow South West | Scottish National Party | Seconded |
| Patrick Grady | 13/09/2017 | Glasgow North | Scottish National Party | Seconded |
| Stephen Gethins | 25/10/2017 | North East Fife | Scottish National Party | Signed |
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