Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 27 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what support, including financial support, is to be provided to Perth and Kinross Council to prepare for the G8 Summit.

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what support, including financial support, is to be provided to Perth and Kinross council to prepare for the G8 summit. [195120] Mr. Alexander: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) does not have financial responsibilities for supporting Perth and Kinross council, as local authority funding in Scotland is a matter for the Scottish Executive, but is supporting them in other ways to maximise the benefits of the summit for the local area. The FCO is helping them to respond to residents' concerns about the summit's possible impact, for example by taking part in their key public meetings, and is working with them to help involve local people and businesses in the summit where possible.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 195120; 426 c1783W;426 c1787W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Finance G8 Local government Scotland Conferences Perth and Kinross
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk