§ Nick HarveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many meetings the ministerial group for the Queen's Golden Jubilee has had; what the group discussed during meetings; how many members the group is comprised of; and if she will make a statement. [44585]
§ Tessa JowellThere has been one meeting of the ministerial group for the Queen's Golden Jubilee, which took place on 12 April 2000 to consider the planning of the celebrations. Since then a number of other issues have been considered by the group. In the interests of speedy resolution, these issues were dealt with and cleared through correspondence. They are also kept informed of all major developments in this way. There are 23 members of the group.
§ Nick HarveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport which Department will pay for the Queen's Golden Jubilee medals; how much of the cost will be met by the public; and if she will make a statement. [44588]
§ Tessa JowellResponsible Government Departments and the devolved Administrations will bear the costs of their respective services' medals.
§ Nick HarveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if commemorative coins will be minted to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee; and if she will make a statement. [44563]
§ Tessa JowellThe Royal Mint announced details of the design for the Golden Jubilee commemorative crown on 12 September 2001. The commemorative coin has been available for purchase since January and has a face value of £5.00.