§ 18. Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent representations he has received in respect of the millennium dome. [7514]
§ Mr. Chris SmithSince my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister announced on 19 June that the new millennium experience would go ahead, I have received numerous representations from Members of the House and their constituents, companies and the public. I have been encouraged by the number of people who have been enthused by our plans for celebrating the year 2,000 and have forwarded the many excellent ideas proposed to the operating company, the New Millennium Experience Company.
§ 21. Lorna FitzsimonsTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has for supporting millennium events in the regions. [7517]
§ Mr. SmithThe Millennium Commission and the New Millennium Experience Company Ltd., are working together on proposals for a regional programme of events in the years up to and during the year 2000. In addition, we would encourage communities and local authorities throughout the country to organise celebrations, and my Department is promoting co-ordination between organisers of major regional events.
§ 22. Ms Jenny JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much has been allocated by the Millennium Commission to projects to mark the millennium. [7518]
§ Mr. SmithI refer my hon. Friend to the oral answer that I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Bolsover (Mr. Skinner).