HC Deb 27 July 1998 vol 317 c82W
35. Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Minister without Portfolio what recent representations he has received about replicating the experience of the Millennium Dome in the regions. [50803]

Mr. Mandelson

I have received no representations about replicating the experience of the Millennium Dome in the regions. The Dome is the centrepiece of a UK wide celebration of the Millennium. There will be projects, events and activities all round the country in the year 2000. For example in my hon. Friend's region there will be the National Discovery Park in Liverpool and the National Wildflower Centre on Merseyside. There will also be a wide range of sporting events which will form part of the Millennium Festival.

38. Mr. Blizzard

To ask the Minister without Portfolio what plans he has to link the Millennium Experience with Millennium events in other parts of the country. [50806]

Mr. Mandelson

The New Millennium Experience Company is organising a dedicated national programme of events and activities throughout the country related to the Dome. The NMEC is also discussing with the Millennium Commission the possibility of collaboration between the Dome and the flagship projects funded by the Commission.