HC Deb 12 February 2002 vol 380 c142W
12. Mr. David Stewart

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will make a statement on the role of her Department in the competition for European Capital of Culture 2008. [32343]

Mrs. Liddell

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is responsible for identifying the UK nomination for European Capital of Culture 2008. The Scotland Office has been involved in preparatory work to establish a process for assessing bids to become European Capital of Culture in 2008.