HC Deb 12 May 1960 vol 623 c81W
Sir D. Campbell

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what arrangements have been made for the entertainment of visitors from overseas, who will be in London to take part in the sexcentenary celebrations of the Admiralty Court; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

The main feature of the celebrations will be a thanksgiving service in St. Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday, 1st June, in the presence of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. There will also be a Government reception at which the Lord Chancellor and the First Lord of the Admiralty will receive the guests. In addition visits, functions or hospitality are being arranged by:

  • The Port of London Authority,
  • The Institute of London Underwriters,
  • The Chairman and Committee of Lloyd's,
  • The President and Council of The Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom,
  • The Chairman and Committee of the Liverpool Steam Ship Owners' Association,
  • The Corporation of London,
  • The Elder Brethren of Trinity House,
  • The President, Vice-President and Council of the Law Society, and
  • The British-Italian and Franco-British Societies.

I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of the programme which has been arranged.