§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many poverty-related projects have been submitted for consideration for proceeds arising from the national lottery; how many have been approved; and what was the total value of funds approved. [33658]
§ Mr. Nicholas BakerThe National Lottery Charities Board began accepting applications for its first round of grants on 15 May 1995. It is accepting applications up to 1 August, and it is too early to specify the numbers and types of applications received. The board hopes to announce details of its first grants in October. Decisions on individual applications are a matter for the board.