§ Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what resources he will be making available to support initiatives relating to the declaration of 1997 as the European Year Against Racism. [7799]
§ Mr. KirkhopeThe Home Office, in co-operation with the Commission for Racial Equality, is committing resources to co-ordination and administration of the European Year Against Racism within the United Kingdom. In common with other Government Departments, it will be involved in a number of initiatives relating to the European year in its own areas of responsibility. Details will be announced at the appropriate time. The success of this initiative will depend on the continuing commitment of organisations across the country to play a full part in action to improve race relations and equality of opportunity.