HC Deb 10 March 1998 vol 308 cc157-8W
Mr. Maude

To ask the Minister without Portfolio when he began discussions with Camelot concerning possible sponsorship of the New Millennium Experience. [32232]

Mr. Mandelson

I have had no discussions with Camelot. The New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC) is responsible for delivering the project, including achieving sponsorship. Camelot has been in discussion with the NMEC since the summer of 1997.

Mr. Fraser

To ask the Minister without Portfolio if he will make a statement on the role of Camelot as the distributor of tickets for the Millennium Experience. [32896]

Mr. Mandelson

The New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC) announced, on 24 February, their agreement in principle with Camelot to be official distributor of Millennium Experience tickets. This would put a ticket outlet within three miles of 95 per cent. of the UK population. Precise details of Camelot's role and involvement is subject to further discussion and negotiation between them and the NMEC.