§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the Sports Lottery Distribution Board concerning applications by local cricket clubs; and if he will make a statement. [39432]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesI have had no such discussions with SPORTLOT—the Lottery Sports Fund for Wales administered by the Sports Council for Wales. The Sports Council considers applications from a wide range of sports and decisions on those applications are taken entirely independently of Government.
Since it began distributing Lottery funds in 1995, the Sports Council has awarded £1.8 million to 38 local cricket schemes throughout Wales.