§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many corporate hospitality events have taken place at the dome to date; and how many are planned. [119307]
§ Janet Anderson[holding answer 17 April 2000]: During the period 1 January to 15 April 2000 there were 456 corporate hospitality events. For the period 16 April to 31 December 2000 there are 105 confirmed events and a further 476 provisional bookings awaiting confirmation.
§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much financial contribution to the New Millennium Experience Company corporate hospitality events at the dome(a) have made to date and (b) are expected to make. [119308]
§ Janet Anderson[holding answer 17 April 2000]: To date corporate hospitality events have represented 17 per cent. of total catering sales. Corporate hospitality events are expected to represent approximately 20 per cent. of all catering sales.