HC Deb 08 June 1999 vol 332 c232W
Mr. Peter Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what plans he has to make books of poetry, drama, the visual arts, architecture, history, biography and fiction available for purchase in the Dome; [86082]

(2) what plans he has to make recorded music available for purchase in the Dome; [86079]

(3) what plans he has to make copies of (a) the Bible and (b) multi-faith religious books available for purchase in the Dome. [86078]

Janet Anderson

As part of the New Millennium Experience Company's (NMEC) own retailing arrangements at the Millennium Dome, a range of books and other printed material relevant to the millennium and the Millennium Experience will be on sale. The company's general policy is not to replicate, or compete with, the retailing opportunities which people enjoy in their high streets and local town centres. The company's policy on recorded music reflects the same principles.