§ Sir Richard BodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list those prizes currently planned for the United Kingdom Presidency Youth Programme; and if he will list the agencies and Governments consulted. [32941]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonPrizewinners from the FC0's "Ambassador for a Day" competition for 11–15 year olds will shadow certain personalities in other European Union countries for a day. Up to 60 prizes are being offered including days with British Ambassadors, European politicians, football clubs and fashion houses. Prizes were arranged with the co-operation of UK Diplomatic Missions, Foreign Ministries, individuals and sponsoring companies.
The ten award winners in the "Celebrating Europe" competition for schools, colleges and youth groups will receive major awards to the value of £5,000, and there will be a number of supporting awards. All awards will be provided by commercial sponsors. The competition is being administered by the Central Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges and the Youth Exchange Centre. The four UK education departments are involved.