Written question asked by Lord Tebbit (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010.

Government: Websites

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord McKenzie of Luton on 3 March (WA 348), which festivals of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism were marked by ministerial video messages on the website of Communities and Local Government; and which Ministers broadcast each of those messages during 2009.

Answer: Further to my Written Answer to the noble Lord, the following festivals of Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism have been marked by ministerial video messages: Christianity Easter greeting April 2009—Sadiq Khan; Christmas greeting December 2009—John Denham. Islam Eid greeting September 2009—John Denham; Eid Ul Adha November 2009—John Denham. Judaism Hanukkah greeting December 2009—John Denham. Sikhism Vasaikhi greeting April 2009—Sadiq Khan. Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism Diwali greeting October 2009—John Denham.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2869; 718 c346WA
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Government Departments: Websites
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Festivals and special occasions Internet Ministers Religion Department for Communities and Local Government
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk