Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 1998. It was answered by Lord Mandelson (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 1998 on behalf of the Minister without Portfolio.

Minister Without Portfolio

Question: To ask the Minister without Portfolio, if each zone in the Millennium Dome has a sponsor; and if he will list each committed sponsor to each zone and the amount of the sponsorship contribution. - Includes statement listing five confirmed Founding Partner sponsors.

Answer: Mr. Mitchell: To ask the Minister without Portfolio if each zone in the Millennium Dome has a sponsor; and if he will list each committed sponsor to each zone and the amount of the sponsorship contribution. [45137] Mr. Mandelson: Five zones have confirmed Founding Partner sponsors: Work ("Licensed to Skill")--Manpower Learn ("Learning Curve")--Tesco Play ("Serious Play")--BSkyB Talk ("Time to Talk")--BT National Identity (UK@now)--Marks and Spencer (part sponsor). The New Millennium Experience Company is in advanced discussions with sponsors of a further five zones. Over £100m of sponsorship support has been identified. Further announcements will be made shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 45137; 315 c258-9W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Sky British Telecom Finance Sponsorship Tesco Millennium exhibition New Millennium Experience Marks & Spencer Manpower (Inc)