HL Deb 23 July 1999 vol 604 cc134-5WA
Lord Norton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will place in the Library of the House a copy of the letter of approach that Integrated Communications Projects Ltd used in the first instance to seek sponsors for the presidency events from the 400 companies approached. [HL3624]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

Integrated Communication Projects Ltd did not use a standard letter of approach to companies when seeking sponsorship for the events associated to the Edinburgh Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and those held during the period of the British Presidency of the European Union. Initial contacts were tailored to the recipient and the event for which sponsorship was sought.

Lord Norton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean on 3 September 1998 (WA 44), whether they will place in the Library of the House the list of the 400 companies from whom Integrated Communications Projects Ltd sought sponsorship for the presidency events. [HL3623]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

Integrated Communications Projects Ltd (ICP) initially approached 120 companies in relation to their contract to seek sponsorship of the government-hosted events in 1997–98 and I have placed a list of these companies in the Library of the House. Subsequently, other companies were contacted by ICP as additional opportunities were identified: for example, over 170 companies were approached to sponsor the Technology Exhibition associated with the EU Council of Ministers Meeting in Cardiff, June 1998.