HL Deb 28 October 1998 vol 593 c216WA
Baroness Nicol

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the next award for city status will be made. [HL3525]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

Her Majesty has expressed the intention of marking both the millennium and the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne by grants of city status. Towns which have expressed an interest in this honour will be contacted in due course and invited to submit formal applications.