§ Ms Roseanna CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what is the overall budget of the Millennium Commission; if he will list the projects which have been earmarked for funding; and how much has been granted to each project; [6124]
(2) what percentage of awards from the Millennium Commission has been earmarked for projects in each of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England; and what percentage has been specifically earmarked for projects in London; [6125]
(3) if he will make a statement outlining the basis upon which the merit of an application for funding from the Millennium Commission is defined. [6126]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 3 July 1997]: This is a matter for the Millennium Commission. I shall write to the hon. Member in my capacity as chairman of the Commission, and place copies of my reply in the Libraries of the House.