§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what moneys he has earmarked for projects to celebrate the millennium; and if he will make a statement. [47916]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesMy Department does not provide direct financial support for projects to celebrate the millennium. However, in order to encourage festival events, Wales will receive £6.3 million from the Millennium Festival Fund which is supported by the Lottery distributors and New Millennium Experience Company. This is in addition to the £134.5 million which has already been allocated by the Millennium Commission towards millennium projects in Wales.