§ Mr. HammondTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list his official engagements for Thursday 18 November. [99851]
§ Mr. MandelsonOn the morning of 18 November I met with my Parliamentary Private Secretary; attended a Labour Party staff meeting; and attended Cabinet.
In the afternoon I recorded a televised message for Voluntary Services Overseas, in connection with the launch of VSO's business partnerships; and I met the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Later, in Northern Ireland I attended a National Arts Collections Fund evening.