HC Deb 23 November 2000 vol 357 cc295-6W
Mr. Peter Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions took place between Mr. Gerbeau and(a) the board of the New Millennium Experience Company and (b) the Millennium Commission, prior to the announcement that a 12 hour party would be held on the Dome site on December 31. [135416]

Janet Anderson

[holding answer 30 October 2000]: Discussions with the Ministry of Sound involving Events staff at the New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC) and Mr. Gerbeau took place over a period of several weeks prior to the announcement on 24 October. The Executive Chairman and Finance Director (who is also a Board member) were kept informed of these discussions. There were no discussions with the Millennium Commission.

Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what credit rating his Department has obtained for the New Millennium Experience Company. [139041]

Janet Anderson

[holding answer 20 November 2000]: My Department has not obtained a credit rating for the New Millennium Experience Company.