Perhaps Mudcat members who are constituents of those MPs should contact them, pointing out the tilt of the playing field with respect to live music, especially unamplified folk which is not operated with a view to profit, but simply to cover expenses.

It would be a good start if they could raise an EDM on this.

They might also express disquiet at the exclusion of the EFDSS from all discussion prior to the passing of this act.

Don T.