HC Deb 20 May 1996 vol 278 c68W
18. Mrs. Bridget Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what financial support the Government have given to the promotion of cultural events in London at the Euro 96 tournament. [28776]

Mr. Sproat

The Government have contributed £100,000 towards cultural events in the eight host cities, including London. A further £150,000 has been made available from both the Sportsmatch and ABSA business sponsorship schemes, and £130,000 from the Sports Council. A wide range of musical events will also take place as part of the national music festival.