HC Deb 02 July 1998 vol 315 cc258-9W
Mr. Mitchell

To ask the Minister without Portfolio if each zone in the Millennium Dome has a sponsor; and if he will list each committed sponsor to each zone and the amount of the sponsorship contribution. [45137]

Mr. Mandelson

Five zones have confirmed Founding Partner sponsors:

  • Work ("Licensed to Skill")—Manpower
  • Learn ("Learning Curve")—Tesco
  • Play ("Serious Play")—BSkyB
  • Talk ("Time to Talk")—BT
  • National Identity (UK@now)—Marks and Spencer (part sponsor).

The New Millennium Experience Company is in advanced discussions with sponsors of a further five zones. Over £100m of sponsorship support has been identified. Further announcements will be made shortly.