§ Lord Desaiasked Her Majesty's Government:
Who is the Minister responsible for the New Millennium Experience Company. [HL720]
§ Lord RookerFurther to the Prime Minister's response to the Member for South Suffolk on 8 July (Official Report col. 749W), I have full responsibility as Minister for the New Millennium Experience Company. My honourable friend the Member for Harrow East (Tony McNulty) will provide support in the other place, although without any executive responsibility.
The shareholding remains with the noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, for the time being while outstanding litigation is being resolved. It is the intention that the shareholding will transfer to me as soon as the litigation has been resolved. In the meantime, I have been granted power of attorney and any decisions in relation to the company are being taken by me. The noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer, no longer has any ministerial responsibility for the New Millennium Experience Company.