§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will publish details of all those who have applied to run the national lottery; when he expects to issue a licence; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SproatThe names and addresses of those organisations which have publicly announced their intention to apply for the main licence to run the national lottery are set out in my response to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Broadgreen (Mrs. Kennedy) on 31 January,Official Report, columns 516–17). The director general of the national lottery will publish a full list of all those who apply after 14 February, which is the closing date for applications. The timing of the issue of the licence to run the national lottery is a matter for the director general.