Early Day Motion·EDM 840

THE CULTURE SECTOR

4 December 201321 Signatures

Primary sponsor

John McDonnell

LabourHayes and Harlington

Motion Text

That this House is concerned that the Government's funding cuts to museums and galleries has led to continued privatisation of services; notes that this has resulted in reductions in staff and the increased use of zero-hours contracts and volunteer staff; believes that the cuts and casualisation create a diminished experience for visitors; and calls on the Government to increase funding for arts and culture to ensure that the UK's cultural heritage is safeguarded for future generations.