Agenda item

Hospitality Working Party of the Policy and Resources Committee

To note action taken under urgency procedures concerning the provision of hospitality.

Minutes:

(Deputy Tom Hoffman M.B.E)

23 April 2020

Report of Urgent Action Taken: Commercial Court 125th Anniversary Dinner

In accordance with Standing Order No.19, urgent authority had been sought to the City Corporation hosting a dinner on Monday 30th November 2020 to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the establishment of the Commercial Court.

 

2020 marked the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Commercial Court in London and also the 50th anniversary of the formal creation of the Commercial and Admiralty Court. A series of events had been planned to commemorate this, including exhibitions, seminars and educational initiatives.

 

The senior member of the Judiciary co-ordinating the arrangements for the anniversary events had contacted the Remembrancer asking that confirmation of the event be provided as soon as possible to allow for plans to be made, taking into account the potential impact of any COVID-related restrictions that may be in place. In the absence of an April Court of Common Council meeting (when approval would have been sought), approval had been sought and obtained under urgency procedures.

 

Resolved – That the action taken under urgency procedures be noted.

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