Motion text
That this House welcomes the news that Channel 4 may relocate outside of London; acknowledges that this could provide a £88 million a year boost in spending on shows made outside of London and could create economic benefits of £580 million and 7,490 jobs across the country for the city that is chosen; acknowledges whilst that there are many suitable cities in the West Midlands, Coventry was chosen to be the City of Culture in 2021; notes that this provides a unique opportunity for Channel 4; and recommends that Channel 4 finds a welcome home there by relocating to Coventry which would strengthen the broadcasting industry in the West Midlands and means that Channel 4 would be able to benefit from the strong cultural hub already in Coventry.
Signatures (20)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
Robinson, Mr Geoffrey
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
Western, Matt
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
Hendrick, Sir Mark
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Campbell, Mr Ronnie
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 January 2018
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 January 2018
Gaffney, Hugh
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
Gapes, Mike
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 January 2018
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
Killen, Ged
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
Lloyd, Stephen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 January 2018
Malhotra, Seema
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2018
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 January 2018
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
24 January 2018
Skinner, Mr Dennis
Labour
Signed on
25 January 2018
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 January 2018
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.