§ 33. Mr. MitchellTo ask the Minister without Portfolio what is his definition of British for the purpose of the contents of the Millennium Experience. [37441]
§ Mr. MandelsonI refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Great Grimsby (Mr. Mitchell) on 27 January 1998,Official Report, column 217.
§ 34. Mr. CranstonTo ask the Minister without Portfolio if he will make a statement on his plans for the educational components of the Millennium Experience. [37442]
§ Mr. MandelsonThe New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC) is charged with creating a Millennium Experience which is educational, inspirational, and fun. Most aspects of the Experience (both the Dome at Greenwich and the associated national programme of events and activities) will have an educational element and will support the principle of lifelong learning. Some parts of the Experience have a particular education focus—The Learning Curve and Licensed to Skill zones within the Dome will reflect the close inter-relationship of learning with the changing world of work. The national programme will provide opportunities for people to participate with educational organisations on community based local and regional learning projects. The NMEC have Education Managers in each of its twelve local offices around the country. These Managers will support and promote national programme activities and events in liaison with community groups, local authorities and local education authorities and establishments.
§ 35. Mr. GibbTo ask the Minister without Portfolio what plans he has to appoint a new creative director for the Millennium Experience project. [37443]
§ Mr. MandelsonI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Chorley (Mr. Hoyle) on 23 March 1998,Official Report, column 11.