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Written question asked by John Lyons (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 March 2005. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Thursday, 17 March 2005 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Scotland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what plans he has to mark St Andrew's Day in 2005.
Answer

Mr. Lyons: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to mark St. Andrew's Day in 2005. [220344] Mrs. McGuire: From 2005, the celebration of St. Andrew's Day in Scotland will centre on an annual theme, responsibility for which lies with Scottish Executive Ministers. This year's celebration will focus on the theme of `One Scotland, Many Cultures', fully recognising Scotland's history and traditions while celebrating our cultural, religious and ethnic diversity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
432 c409W;432 c407W; 220344
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Anniversaries Festivals and special occasions Scotland St Andrew's Day
Link
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