Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 February 2002. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Monday, 11 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 discussions (a) she, (b) other ministers in her Department and (c) officials in her Department have had with ministers and officials in other Government departments to ensure that the costs of (i) public liability insurance and (ii) applying for road closures do not prevent members of the public from celebrating the Golden Jubilee. - (Holding answer 28 January 2002).

Answer: Mr. Yeo: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions (a) she, (b) other Ministers in her Department and (c) officials in her Department have had with Ministers and officials in other Government Departments to ensure that the costs of (i) public liability insurance and (ii) applying for road closures do not prevent members of the public from celebrating the Golden Jubilee. [31084] Tessa Jowell: [holding answer 28 January 2002]: Discussions are held with colleagues in other relevant Government Departments on a wide range of issues relating to the Golden Jubilee celebrations. Public liability insurance is available at reasonable cost in the commercial markets. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions is responsible for road traffic regulations policy. The impact of this policy on the Golden Jubilee celebrations is being assessed. We expect to make a statement shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 31084; 380 c58W;380 c57-8W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Closures Anniversaries Liability Insurance Festivals and special occasions Roads Elizabeth II, Queen Golden Jubilee 2002
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