Letter from Chris Smith MP to the Chairman of the Commons European Legislation Committee concerning the Court of Auditors special report on tourism policy and the promotion of tourism. DNH.1997

Letter from Chris Smith MP to the Chairman of the Commons European Legislation Committee concerning the Court of Auditors special report on tourism policy and the promotion of tourism. DNH.1997

Wednesday adjournment debate on the preservation of Top Withens, Haworth.

Wednesday adjournment debate on the preservation of Top Withens, Haworth.

Research brief on admission charges and their impact on museums and galleries. Museums and Galleries Commission. 1997.

Research brief on admission charges and their impact on museums and galleries. Museums and Galleries Commission. 1997.

To comment on the extent of the control still exercised by Her Majesty's Government on the management of the BBC; if he was consulted over the pay rises for chief executives of the Corporation.

To comment on the extent of the control still exercised by Her Majesty's Government on the management of the BBC; if he was consulted over the pay rises for chief executives of the Corporation.

What progress has been made in his review of the sporting events listed for live television broadcasting purposes.

What progress has been made in his review of the sporting events listed for live television broadcasting purposes.

What proposals he has to increase Britain's share of world tourism.

What proposals he has to increase Britain's share of world tourism.

SI 1997/1676 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 31 July 1997.

SI 1997/1676 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 31 July 1997.

SI 1997/1677 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 31 July 1997.

SI 1997/1677 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 31 July 1997.

If he will define the roles of (a) the Royal Fine Art Commission and (b) English Heritage in commenting on major proposals for new buildings in historically and environmentally sensitive areas.

If he will define the roles of (a) the Royal Fine Art Commission and (b) English Heritage in commenting on major proposals for new buildings in historically and environmentally sensitive areas.

What assessment he has made of the response by local authorities to the new arrangements for the funding of dance and drama students.

What assessment he has made of the response by local authorities to the new arrangements for the funding of dance and drama students.

What proposals he has for additional public funding for the Royal Parks.

What proposals he has for additional public funding for the Royal Parks.

What is the date and title of the oldest document or archival unit retained by his Department which has not been passed on to the Public Records Office for release for public inspection. - (Holding answer 8 July 1997).

What is the date and title of the oldest document or archival unit retained by his Department which has not been passed on to the Public Records Office for release for public inspection. - (Holding answer 8 July 1997).

If he will comment on his Department's timetable for dealing with the Year 2000 Computer Problem; who is in charge of the project; how many staff are working on it; what is the projected cost of resolving the problem; and whether the project is on schedule.

If he will comment on his Department's timetable for dealing with the Year 2000 Computer Problem; who is in charge of the project; how many staff are working on it; what is the projected cost of resolving the problem; and whether the project is on schedule.

If he will publish his Department's submissions relating to freedom of information legislation. - Ref to 297 c293-4W, 4 July 1997. (Holding answer 2 July 1997).

If he will publish his Department's submissions relating to freedom of information legislation. - Ref to 297 c293-4W, 4 July 1997. (Holding answer 2 July 1997).

What plans he has to discuss with English Heritage ways in which greater regional input can be achieved in respect of its grant-making procedures.

What plans he has to discuss with English Heritage ways in which greater regional input can be achieved in respect of its grant-making procedures.

For which seaside piers National Lottery funding has been applied for; which have been successful; and what amounts have been allocated to those successful applicants. - Ref to 297 c292W, 4 July 1997.

For which seaside piers National Lottery funding has been applied for; which have been successful; and what amounts have been allocated to those successful applicants. - Ref to 297 c292W, 4 July 1997.

If he will comment on the absence of terrestrial television coverage of the British Lions tour of South Africa; and if this represents a breakdown of the unbundling agreement between the satellite and terrestrial television broadcasters.

If he will comment on the absence of terrestrial television coverage of the British Lions tour of South Africa; and if this represents a breakdown of the unbundling agreement between the satellite and terrestrial television broadcasters.

What plans he has to discuss with the national arts councils ways in which greater regional input can be obtained in respect of their grant-making procedures, with particular reference to the Government's proposals for regional development agencies.

What plans he has to discuss with the national arts councils ways in which greater regional input can be obtained in respect of their grant-making procedures, with particular reference to the Government's proposals for regional development agencies.

If he will place particular priority on local radio for live commentary in his review of the protected list of sports events.

If he will place particular priority on local radio for live commentary in his review of the protected list of sports events.

If he will ensure that highlights of the Ryder Cup will be available on terrestrial television.

If he will ensure that highlights of the Ryder Cup will be available on terrestrial television.