HC Deb 27 February 1998 vol 307 c412W
Mr. Baker

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what sum her Department has provided to help fund the Minerals '98 Conference; and on what basis this money was provided. [30605]

Mr. Battle

[holding answer 23 February 1998]: The non-energy minerals sector is worth £2 billion a year. The Minerals '98 programme will demonstrate the vital role of this sector in the economy and encourage debate on achieving a sustainable UK minerals industry.

We are providing a grant of up to £64,000 to support the comprehensive programme of activities which constitutes Minerals '98.