§ Mr. Murphyasked the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of Arts how Her Majesty's Government intend to mark European Music Year, other than on the European Day of Music itself, as outlined by the Prime Minister in her reply of 5 December.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy right hon. and noble Friend is to give a reception to mark the opening of the Handel festival in July. Arrangements for the festival, and for many other events to be held during the year, are in the hands of the European Music Year (UK) Committee.