That this House looks forward to the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics as a unique opportunity to showcase the best of British talent; recognises that the UK has an unrivalled reputation for staging large scale live music events from Live Aid through to the recent Take That concerts at Wembley Stadium; and therefore looks forward to the inclusion of live music in the ceremonies, particularly given that live music, from Glastonbury to the Proms, is one of the top reasons that tourists give for visiting the UK.

That this House looks forward to the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics as a unique opportunity to showcase the best of British talent; recognises that the UK has an unrivalled reputation for staging large scale live music events from Live Aid through to the recent Take...

That this House believes that there is a long and proud tradition of arts and culture in the UK; notes that this tradition is due in no small part to funding from successive administrations; further believes that cutting funding for the arts is a regressive step for economic recovery; further notes that statistics show that every 1 invested in the arts produces more than 2 for the wider economy; applauds the Lost Arts launch event on 15 June 2011, which aims to record all of the projects, initiatives and organisations that will be lost due to the cuts; further notes that the Lost Arts website will keep a running total of the money lost to the arts, the money lost to the wider economy and the number of jobs at risk; and calls for the arts to be properly funded to enable them to continue their record of success and benefit to the UK economy.

That this House believes that there is a long and proud tradition of arts and culture in the UK; notes that this tradition is due in no small part to funding from successive administrations; further believes that cutting funding for the arts is a regressive step for economic recovery; further...

That this House is greatly concerned at the damage being done to our cultural industries by the current programme of cuts; recognises the record of success of the arts and culture in the UK, both economically and culturally; appreciates that Arts Council England was faced with some difficult decisions after its 30 per cent. funding cut; and notes that the widespread cuts, starting to be implemented by local authorities as a result of budgetary constraints, will have far-reaching consequences for the arts in the UK and will signal severe difficulties for some, and the beginning of the end for other respected and innovative arts organisations.

That this House is greatly concerned at the damage being done to our cultural industries by the current programme of cuts; recognises the record of success of the arts and culture in the UK, both economically and culturally; appreciates that Arts Council England was faced with some difficult decisions after...

That this House welcomes the new partnership between the National Union of Teachers and the Musicians Union which will ensure a stronger voice for the promotion of music education in England and Wales; further welcomes the recommendations made by the Henley Review; registers its concern, however, that many music services have already been hit by cuts to local authority budgets; and urges the Government to act quickly to safeguard jobs and music education provision so that every child can have access to quality music education.

That this House welcomes the new partnership between the National Union of Teachers and the Musicians Union which will ensure a stronger voice for the promotion of music education in England and Wales; further welcomes the recommendations made by the Henley Review; registers its concern, however, that many music services...

That this House believes that professional, qualified and independent careers advisers are a vital resource for the country, particularly at a time of challenging employment opportunities; welcomes the Government's proposals for a new all age career service in England to be delivered by 2012 but regrets the major cuts to existing Connexions services before the new service is established; is concerned that the skilled workforce of careers professionals are lacking certainty about their futures and is alarmed that up to half of the careers workforce and vital employer and course databases could be lost during the transition phase; and urges the Government to work with schools, colleges and local authorities to ensure that effective transition planning and guaranteed finance will be delivered to ensure that a strong careers guidance network remains in place across the country.

That this House believes that professional, qualified and independent careers advisers are a vital resource for the country, particularly at a time of challenging employment opportunities; welcomes the Government's proposals for a new all age career service in England to be delivered by 2012 but regrets the major cuts to...

That this House regrets that many women performers still face gender inequality; notes with concern that the opportunities in the number and variety of roles available to female performers are limited compared tothose available to their male counterparts, that male performers have longer careers than women performers, and that women are over-represented in the lowest income group of performers, and under-represented in the highest; further regrets that this has an impact on the public image and conceptions of the female gender and women's role in society; and therefore urges the Government, broadcasters and producers to take action to ensure equal opportunities for female performers so that real livesof real women are reflected on stage and screen.

That this House regrets that many women performers still face gender inequality; notes with concern that the opportunities in the number and variety of roles available to female performers are limited compared tothose available to their male counterparts, that male performers have longer careers than women performers, and that women...

That this House celebrates the cultural value of the arts and entertainment sector; notes that the creative industries are a large employer and are currently growing at more than twice the rate of the rest of the economy, contributing 11.4 billion to the UK's balance of trade; and therefore reaffirms a commitment to public investment in the arts because the sector generates more for the economy than the amount invested, and provides a solid basis for the wider creative industries.

That this House celebrates the cultural value of the arts and entertainment sector; notes that the creative industries are a large employer and are currently growing at more than twice the rate of the rest of the economy, contributing 11.4 billion to the UK's balance of trade; and therefore reaffirms...

That this House celebrates the cultural heritage of the Wirral Peninsula and all those who work to preserve it; expresses concern that a register of historical buildings on Wirral has not been completed despite Wirral Council having agreed to its creation in consultation with the Wirral History and Heritage Association; notes that 156,071,758 has been awarded by the Lottery Heritage Fund to the North West in the last five years; further notes with concern that Wirral has received only 0.85 per cent. of the regional amount; and calls on the Government to take steps to support Wirral in perserving its cultural heritage given the possibility of boosting Wirral's economy through tourism.

That this House celebrates the cultural heritage of the Wirral Peninsula and all those who work to preserve it; expresses concern that a register of historical buildings on Wirral has not been completed despite Wirral Council having agreed to its creation in consultation with the Wirral History and Heritage Association;...