§ Mr. GunnellTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what interest was received in 1995 by the Treasury for national lottery funds it holds for distribution to each of the commissions with responsibilities for the allocation of funds to individual projects. [40041]
§ Mr. SproatNone. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is responsible for the national lottery distribution fund and interest on funds not yet drawn down by the distributing bodies accrue to the NLDF itself for the benefit of the good causes.
§ Mr. GunnellTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what interest was received in 1995–96 by Camelot for national lottery funds it holds for distribution to each of the commissions with responsibilities for the allocation of funds to individual projects. [40040]
§ Mr. SproatI regret that it has not been possible to provide an answer before the summer recess. I shall therefore write to the hon. Member and place a copy of the letter in the Libraries of the House.
§ Mr. GunnellTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what was the interest received in 1995– 96 on funds held prior to such allocation and payment in respect of each of the commissions set up for the distribution of national lottery funds allocated to individual projects. [40042]
§ Mr. SproatInterest gains on moneys held in the national lottery distribution fund were £66,416,000 for 1995–96.