HC Deb 22 February 2000 vol 344 c960W
Mr. Sarwar

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the Government's support for the Thiepval Memorial Tower on the Somme. [111093]

Mr. Ingram

The Government are responsible for the maintenance of the Memorial. It also provides financial assistance to the Somme Association Ltd. which manages the visitor access.