§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what was the total cost of cleaning up(a) central London and (b) its parks following the New Year's Eve celebrations. [104918]
§ Mr. HillThe riparian boroughs, who have made a major contribution to the success of the Millennium celebrations in Central London, initially estimate that the cost of cleaning up the area covered by the event will be in the region of £500,000.
The Millennium Commission made grants available, under the Millennium Festival programme, to 22 UK cities, as a contribution towards the cost of clearing up after New Year's Eve. London is receiving £180,000 under these arrangements.
The Royal Parks Agency estimates that the total cost of the clear up operations in St. James's park, Green park and Victoria Tower Gardens will be between £55,000-£60,000.