§ Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps are taken by(a) the Millennium Commission and (b) the Heritage Lottery Fund to obtain the opinion of local people in areas where applications are made for grants to support major tourism projects. [38564]
§ Mr. Chris SmithSo far as the Millennium Commission is concerned, I will 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. The Heritage Lottery Fund takes into account evidence of566W community support and involvement in a project, including details of public consultation, in considering applications for funding.