§ Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the role of the members of the National Lottery Charities Board and the role played by Ministers in their appointment. [123082]
§ Kate HoeyMembers of the National Lottery Charities Board take decisions on applications for grants from charitable, benevolent and philanthropic organisations. They formulate policies that continually improve and develop the Board's grant-making and contribute to the strategic development of the Board in a changing environment. Members also act as the public face of the Board.
Board members are appointed for up to five years by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The Board's Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland representatives are appointed following consultation with the relevant head of the devolved Administration.