Motion text
That this House notes proposals by the management of the Victoria and Albert Museum to cut two thirds of its staff at the National Art Library, with remaining roles being under review for the next 12 months; believes that cutting services would have a devastating impact on library services and will threaten the future of this internationally important collection; applauds staff at the National Art Library who are dedicated to their roles and bring unparalleled expertise and knowledge to this unique library which currently holds almost one million items and is freely accessible to the public; further notes additional plans to close the library for at least 12 months whilst a review of its future function takes place; and therefore calls on the management and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to urgently review those proposals and allow the library to reopen upon the lifting of covid-19 lockdown restrictions and allow members of the public to once more access this cultural landmark.
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.
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
8 March 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 March 2021
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on
9 March 2021
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
9 March 2021
Hopkins, Rachel
Labour
Signed on
9 March 2021
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
9 March 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on
9 March 2021
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
9 March 2021
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 March 2021
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
9 March 2021
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
9 March 2021
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
9 March 2021
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
9 March 2021
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
11 March 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 March 2021
Sultana, Zarah
Labour
Signed on
11 March 2021
Slaughter, Andy
Labour
Signed on
11 March 2021
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 March 2021
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
23 March 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.