§ 23. Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to commemorate the 500 anniversary of the discovery of the Island of St. Helena. [112891]
§ Mr. BattleA contribution of £160,000 has been agreed from the FCO towards a new much larger museum that will also house the national archives and so tell the story of St. Helena's 500 year history more professionally and comprehensively. Work will start this week and will be completed in time for the quincentenary celebrations in 2002.