§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on his plans to include the environment as one of the themes within the New Opportunities Fund. [24466]
§ Mr. BanksThe National Lottery Bill currently before Parliament will establish the New Opportunities Fund to support time-limited initiatives in health, education and the environment. The first three initiatives will provide ICT training for teachers and librarians and content digitisation; out of school hours activities; and healthy living centres. The Bill also provides for future initiatives to be determined by Order, after consultation. Those702W future initiatives will include support for the environment, which will also continue to benefit from Lottery funding through the other good causes.