HC Deb 25 July 1997 vol 298 cc791-2W
Mr. Nicholls

To ask the Minister without Portfolio what plans he has to emphasise the Christian character of the Millennium celebrations at Greenwich. [8046]

Mr. Mandelson

[holding answer 14 July 1997]: We recognise that the millennium is both a Christian anniversary and an important landmark for everyone who measures time by the Gregorian calendar. Physical and spiritual renewal will be one of the key themes of the new millennium experience at Greenwich. We shall be working closely with the Christian Churches, and with those of other faiths and none, to achieve this.

Mr. Maude

To ask the Minister without Portfolio what was the cost to public funds of the launch of the millennium experience on 26 June. [7986]

Mr. Mandelson

The cost to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport was £5,074.20.

Mr. Nicholls

To ask the Minister without Portfolio how many tourists he expects to visit the millennium exhibition at Greenwich. [8047]

Mr. Mandelson

[holding answer 14 July 1997]: I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Hertsmere (Mr. Clappison) Official Report, 21 July 1997, column 392.