HL Deb 03 June 1997 vol 580 cc36-7WA
Lord Sefton of Garston

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will ensure that the names of the sponsors of the Millennium exhibition will be made public before any lottery grant is given.

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

Lottery money for the Millennium Exhibition is being channelled through the Millennium Commission, which is independent of the Government. The Millennium Commission has already made grants for the Millennium Exhibition. The Exhibition operating company, Millennium Central Ltd., has made good progress in its negotiations with sponsors, but feels it would be inappropriate to name the companies involved while negotiations are ongoing.