Pete Wishart

Pete Wishart

Scottish National Party — Perth and Kinross-shire

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 May 2025

Debate

Topical Questions

Contribution

T7.   I heard the Minister mention this in passing, but would he not concede that the voluntary grassroots music levy is not making the progress we had all hoped for? The Music Venue Trust has revealed that almost 95% of arena and stadium shows do not have any levy at all. We need that income to rejuvenate grassroots venues; the Minister knows that. Surely it is now time to think of a formal levy and even legislation, if required.

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