HC Deb 31 March 1993 vol 222 c307W
23. Mr. David Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his Department's involvement and participation in the 1993 European Year of Older People; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stewart

The Scottish Office is participating fully with other Government Departments and voluntary organisations to plan and promote a wide-ranging programme of events for the European Year of Older People and Solidarity Between Generations. A diary of events taking place in Scotland has been produced and is being added to all the time. Funding to assist with the promotion of the year in Scotland is being made available by the Scottish Office.