Written question asked by Peter Duncan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 November 2002. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Thursday, 28 November 2002 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what representations she has had from the Scottish Executive regarding plans to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Union of the Crowns; and when she received them.

Answer: Mr. Peter Duncan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations she has had from the Scottish Executive regarding plans to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Union of the Crowns; and when she received them. [82434] Mrs. Liddell: The First Minister wrote to me on 7 November with proposals to commemorate this and other important dates in Scottish history as a means of promoting tourism. A steering group is being established on which my Department will be represented.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 82434; 395 c444W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Anniversaries Festivals and special occasions England Monarchy Scotland Scottish Executive Union of the Crowns 1603
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk