Written question asked by Baroness Hoey (Labour) on Monday, 28 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 April 2005. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 April 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 21st March, Official Report, column 592W, on the EU Presidency, what public-facing activities the Government plans to undertake in relation to the UK Presidency of the EU.

Answer: Kate Hoey: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the answer of 21 March 2005, Official Report, column 592W, on the EU presidency, what public-facing activities the Government plan to undertake in relation to the UK presidency of the EU. [224635] Mr. MacShane: The Government are committed to informing and involving the public on the Government's policies and issues relating to the UK presidency of the EU. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office plan to be involved in a range of public communication activities during the presidency including the presidency website, regional advertising, leaflets, public discussions and media relations. These activities are currently in the planning stages but all UK presidency events will be listed on the official website. Other Government Departments are responsible for organising their own communication activities relating to their policies during the presidency.

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