§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) which millennium landmark projects have undergone changes from the original approved scheme; which schemes were involved; and what changes have been made; [81605]
(2) how many millennium landmark projects have had significant elements removed from the original approved scheme; and which elements have been lost. [81604]
§ Mr. Chris SmithThese are matters for the Millennium Commission. I shall reply to the hon. Member in my capacity as Chairman of the Commission, and place copies of my reply in the Libraries of the House.
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Department Purpose Cost (£) Post Office Counters Attitudes access to central and local government services using 'one-stop shops'. 17,000 Health and Safety Executive Gas safety and regulation 14,750 DETR Research to support the Urban White Paper and Housing Green Paper 19,500 DfEE Public attitudes to the 'Listening House' 2,500 Cabinet Office Standards of service the public receive when they contact local and central government agencies 6,000