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Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour) on Thursday, 9 November 2000 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, on how many occasions he has made official visits to (a) the opera and (b) the ballet since May 1997. - Includes figures.
Answer

Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on how many occasions he has made official visits to (a) the opera and (b) the ballet since May 1997. [136392] Mr. Chris Smith: Since May 1997 I have attended 20 operas and six ballet performances in an official capacity. I have also attended numerous opera and ballet performances privately.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
356 c382W; 136392
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Dance Ministers Domestic visits Department for Culture, Media and Sport Opera
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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