§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will list the charities that have so far benefited from the Government share of the national lottery.
§ Mr. DorrellNo applicants, including charities, have yet received funding from the proceeds of the national lottery. The proceeds will remain invested until the distributing bodies are ready to pay grants to good causes.
§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what discussions he has had with Camelot plc on measures to ensure that the operation of the national lottery reflects the policy of equal validity of the Welsh and English languages; if he will make it his policy to ensure implementation of the policy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellThis is a matter for the Director General of the National Lottery. I have asked him to write to the hon. Member, placing copies of his response in the Library of the House.