§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the progress of preparations for the commemoration of the Burns bicentenary in 1996, with particular reference to the scale and scope of projects and involvement of the communities and schools in events. [39157]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe programme for the Burns international festival, including details of a number of community and schools events, is expected to be published by the organisers, Burns Festival Ltd., in November. The Scottish Office has no information about any plans which local authorities or other local organisations may have for commemorating the anniversary.