Motions and Amendments for Debate on 26 February 2008

Motions tabled on 19 February 2008

NDM3869 Carwyn Jones (Bridgend)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the Welsh Assembly Government’s work on further developing the potential of our unique Culture to promote Wales both at home and in external markets.

A copy of "Cultural Tourism - A Position Paper” was e-mailed to Assembly Members on 19 February 2008.

Amendments tabled on 21 February 2008

To propose that the Assembly resolves to adopt the following amendments to motions:

NDM3869

William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete all after 'National Assembly for Wales' and replace with:

1. Notes with regret that the Welsh Assembly Government's inadequate funding of the Arts and Literature will have a detrimental effect on further developing the potential to promote Wales and our unique culture both at home and in external markets.

2. Calls on the Welsh Assembly Government to strengthen the support given to the Welsh Language, which makes a huge contribution to Wales' cultural tourist industry.

3. Notes with regret that the Welsh Assembly Government has failed to secure significant benefits for Wales from Liverpool's status as European City of Culture.