London Marathon (Hansard, 5 February 1997)

HC Deb 05 February 1997 vol 289 c606W 606W

§ Mr. Pendry
To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what support her Department is providing towards the staging of the 1997 London marathon. [13921]

§ Mr. Sproat
My Department recognises the London marathon as a major international sporting event. The Royal Parks Agency is currently discussing with the organisers of the event the use of the royal parks to ensure the success of the 1997 race.