Agenda item

10 April 2013

With the funeral service for Baroness Thatcher being held in St. Paul’s Cathedral, and having regard also to the City’s recognition of her achievements in public service through the award of the honorary Freedom of the City some years ago, it seemed entirely appropriate that the City Corporation should invite those attending the service to Guildhall for a reception afterwards.

It was of course necessary to make the arrangements as a matter of urgency, obtaining approvals needed pursuant to Standing Order No. 19, and we now report the action taken. As well as the immediate family, those invited included current and former Heads of State, members of Her Majesty’s Government and Opposition, Members of both Houses of Parliament and individuals with a personal connection to Baroness Thatcher (and the cost was met from City’s Cash, within the approved cost parameters).

This was a full Court event.

10 April 2013

With the funeral service for Baroness Thatcher being held in St. Paul’s Cathedral, and having regard also to the City’s recognition of her achievements in public service through the award of the honorary Freedom of the City some years ago, it seemed entirely appropriate that the City Corporation should invite those attending the service to Guildhall for a reception afterwards.

It was of course necessary to make the arrangements as a matter of urgency, obtaining approvals needed pursuant to Standing Order No. 19, and we now report the action taken. As well as the immediate family, those invited included current and former Heads of State, members of Her Majesty’s Government and Opposition, Members of both Houses of Parliament and individuals with a personal connection to Baroness Thatcher (and the cost was met from City’s Cash, within the approved cost parameters).

This was a full Court event.

Received.