§ 23. Mrs. BrintonTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to ensure that national lottery distributors take account of local needs in the East Anglian region. [27607]
§ Mr. Chris SmithThe Lottery Bill will require distributors to produce strategic plans for their funding activities, which reflect their assessment of needs. The plans will be drawn up after wide consultation, which will include local authorities and other local and regional interests.