§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) how many applications for lottery funding, and to what value, have been received by the Millennium Commission in each year since its establishment; and what is the number and value of grants made or announced in each year; [108773]
(2) what arrangements are in place for the continued funding after 31 December of ongoing projects supported by the Millennium Commission; and if he will make a statement. [108771]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 7 February 2000]: This is a matter for the Millennium Commission. I will write to the hon. Member in my capacity as Chairman of the Commission, and place copies of my reply in the Libraries of the House.