§ Viscount Astorasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Millennium Commission advanced moneys to English Patnerships on the basis that it would be repaid in full. [HL5058]
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§ The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Baroness Blackstone)The Millennium Commission has not advanced any moneys to English Partnerships.
§ Viscount Astorasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to wind up the Millennium Commission. [HL5059]
§ Baroness BlackstoneIt is currently planned for the Millennium Commission to continue its programme of work until 2005. Handling of the commission's residual duties will be determined in the interim period.
§ Viscount Astorasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Millennium Commission will receive all moneys due from English Partnerships from the dome during its lifetime. [HL5060]
§ Baroness BlackstoneThe division of proceeds of the sale of the Millennium Dome between the New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC) and English Partnerships has not been finally ageed, but a fair split will be established. Once NMEC's liquidation is complete, the company's share of the proceeds will revert to the Millennium Commission or any successor bodies.