HL Deb 22 March 1972 vol 329 cc826-7WA
THE EARL OF BESSBOROUGH

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What cultural activities they have planned for celebrating the entry of the United Kingdom into the E.E.C.

VISCOUNT ECCLES

Plans have not yet been finalised, but a committee under the chairmanship of Lord Goodman is organising a programme of artistic events in the United Kingdom in January, 1973. The cost to Her Majesty's Government of the programme will not exceed £250,000. A Supplementary Estimate will be submitted for approval to Parliament. It is envisaged that private organisations and local authorities will also organise appropriate activities.