Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: When he expects to begin preparations for the commemoration of the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Nelson.

Answer: Mr. Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to begin preparations for the commemoration of the bicentenary of the battle of Trafalgar and the death of Nelson. [10865] Mr. Soames: It is too early for detailed arrangements or plans to have been considered by my Department for this important event in October 2005. However, we expect that there will be major coverage, and we are already looking at the possibility of Navy days being held at Portsmouth that year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 10865; 288 c127W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Festivals and special occasions Nelson, Horatio Battle of Trafalgar