§ 8. Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will make a statement on the progress of the setting up of the national lottery.
§ Mr. BrookeThe director general is currently assessing the eight applications for the main section 5 licence to operate the national lottery. I understand that he hopes to be able to make an announcement of the successful applicant in May of this year and formally grant the licence in July.