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Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 May 2008. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 19 May 2008 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Tourism: Chelsea Flower Show

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) if he will seek discussions with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on arrangements for securing the future of the Chelsea Flower Show as a major tourist attraction; and if he will make a statement;
Answer

The Chelsea Flower Show is a popular tourist attraction and will continue to be one for both domestic and international visitors.I have no plans to meet with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government or representatives of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea on this matter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
476 c59W; 203410
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Tourism Chelsea Flower Show
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk