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Eec: United Kingdom Entry Celebration Programme

Volume 329: debated on Wednesday 22 March 1972

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asked Her Majesty's Government:What cultural activities they have planned for celebrating the entry of the United Kingdom into the E.E.C.

Plans have not yet been finalised, but a committee under the chairmanship of Lord Goodman is organising a programme of artistic events in the United Kingdom in January, 1973. The cost to Her Majesty's Government of the programme will not exceed £250,000. A Supplementary Estimate will be submitted for approval to Parliament. It is envisaged that private organisations and local authorities will also organise appropriate activities.