HC Deb 17 May 2000 vol 350 c125W
Shona McIsaac

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what measures he will take to encourage take up of Lottery funds to regenerate seaside resorts. [122364]

Kate Hoey

As a result of the National Lottery Act 1998 and Policy Directions issued by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, distributors are already doing much to ensure Lottery money is distributed more equitably. Research into the impact of the National Lottery on the coalfields and other areas, soon to be published, should help to identify what more can be done to ensure that those in every area, including seaside resorts, have access to grants from the National Lottery.