Scotland written question – answered at on 17 March 2005.
Mr John Lyons
Labour, Strathkelvin and Bearsden
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to mark St. Andrew's Day in 2005.
Anne McGuire
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Constitutional Affairs) (Scotland)
From 2005, the celebration of St. Andrew's Day in Scotland will centre on an annual theme, responsibility for which lies with Scottish Executive Ministers. This year's celebration will focus on the theme of 'One Scotland, Many Cultures', fully recognising Scotland's history and traditions while celebrating our cultural, religious and ethnic diversity.
Yes8 people think so
No4 people think not
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