§ Mr. PendryTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will list the names of each of the organisations and individuals who have sent responses to the White Paper on a national lottery; and if he will make a statement on the timetable for completing his consultation process.
§ Mr. MellorA total of 224 respondents were listed on 6 July,Official Report, columns 23–26, most of whom submitted their comments to the Home Office before 1 June. In addition, the Department of National Heritage has now received seven further communications from organisations and individuals. These are from the Continental On-Line Lottery and Totalisator Advisors; Nairn district council; Northern Arts; the Sports Council for Northern Ireland; the United Kingdom Lottery Company Limited; the Victoria and Albert museum; and the hon. Member. This brings the total to 231. Over the next few months we will continue discussions with key respondents. Legislation will be brought forward in due course.