HC Deb 23 May 1994 vol 244 c81W
Ms Mowlam

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what additional administrative expenses will be incurred by the Sports Council in respect of its distribution of 20 per cent. of the national lottery distribution fund.

Mr. Brooke

The staffing, accommodation and IT requirements of the Sports Council in processing lottery applications are currently being costed. Directions issued to the Sports Council under section 26(3) of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 will require it to secure value for money in the administration of lottery funds.