Written question asked by Martin Smyth (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 12 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 February 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 14 February 2002 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, what plans she has to visit Belfast; and if her Department will support the celebrations of British maritime history on the anniversary of The Titanic.

Answer: Rev. Martin Smyth: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans she has to visit Belfast; and if her Department will support the celebrations of British maritime history on the anniversary of the Titanic. [36956] Dr. Howells: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State visited Belfast in October 2001 but she currently has no plans for a future visit. While we recognise the illustrious contribution that our maritime history has made to the United Kingdom, the holding of such celebrations in Northern Ireland is a matter for the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 36956; 380 c597W;380 c599W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Accidents Anniversaries Disasters Belfast Ministers Shipping Domestic visits RMS Titanic
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk