§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans his Department has to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. [143366]
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§ Mr. CaplinWhile no final decisions have yet been made, it is anticipated that there will be a series of national and international events 'the Trafalgar Festival' co-ordinated by the Official Nelson Commemoration Committee which will include an International Fleet Review in the Solent.
Further announcements will be made to the House in due course.
§ Lady HermonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much funding has been allocated by his Department for celebrations to mark the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 2005; what form he expects the celebrations to take; which countries have been invited to take part; and if he will make a statement. [143567]
§ Mr. CaplinFunding to mark the Bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 2005 is still under discussion and no final decisions have been made.