HC Deb 31 January 2002 vol 379 cc523-4W
Mr. Dismore

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement about plans for the Holocaust Memorial Day 2002. [30283]

Angela Eagle

A national event was held in Manchester on the evening of Sunday 27 January attended by a wide audience including senior public figures, Holocaust survivors, community representatives and students.

A wide range of activities took place around the country organised by local authorities and community groups. They were encouraged to put details of their activities on the dedicated website www.holocaustmemorialday.gov.uk.

Many schools used the new Holocaust education resource pack in the week leading up to Holocaust Memorial Day to mark the day in appropriate ways.

Media coverage of the day and the related events was extensive and mainly positive.

Mr. Lansley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how local authorities are marking Holocaust Memorial Day. [30862]

Angela Eagle

A wide range of activities took place around the country organised by local authorities and community groups. They were encouraged to put details of their activities on the dedicated website www.holocaustmemorialday.gov.uk. There were over 160 known events, involving at least 80 local authorities.