§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he was informed of the cancellation of the Global Cultural Diversity Congress and the collapse of Global Cultural Diversity Congress 2000 Ltd., and by whom; and if he will make a statement. [112792]
§ Mr. Andrew Smith[holding answer 3 March 2000]: The Treasury became aware of the cancellation of the Global Cultural Diversity Congress on 21 February.