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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Angela Watkinson (Conservative). It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Act of Union

Question
What plans his Department has to mark the 300th anniversary of the Act of Union in 2007.
Answer

We have already indicated our intention to mark this important anniversary. As my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced on 15 June 2006, the Royal Mint will issue a commemorative coin. The Chancellor and I will launch the coin at a special event in January. Among other commemorative activities, I am pleased to know that plans are also being made to mount an exhibition in both the House of Lords and the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
451 c695 
98827 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Act of Union
Tuesday, 7 November 2006
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Act of Union
Tuesday, 7 November 2006
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Anniversaries Scotland
Legislation
Act of Union 1707
Link
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