§ Lord Lukeasked Her Majesty's Government:
When the Prime Minister was informed of the decision to exclude Camelot from the shortlist for the award of the next National Lottery licence. [HL4146]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyThe Prime Minister was informed of the National Lottery Commission's decision not to award the next National Lottery licence to either bidder and to negotiate exclusively with The People's Lottery to rectify its bid on the morning of 23 August. The Commission's decision was publicly announced later that day.
§ Lord Lukeasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Prime Minister has met Sir Richard Branson since the passage of the National Lottery Act 1998; and whether the question of the National Lottery has arisen in any discussion between them. [HL4147]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyMy right honourable friend has meetings with a wide range of organisations and individuals. As with previous Administrations it is not the practice of Her Majesty's Government to provide details of all such meetings.
§ Lord Lukeasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Prime Minister has any plans to meet Sir Richard Branson. [HL4144]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyI am advised that my right honourable friend has no plans to do so.
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§ Baroness Anelay of St Johnsasked Her Majesty's Government:
When the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport became aware that some members of the National Lottery Commission had links with Sir Richard Branson. [HL4126]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyBefore appointing members of the National Lottery Commission, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport ensured that they had no conflicts of interest. Commissioners are also required to declare any other relevant interests on the commission's register of interests. This register is publicly available and is sent to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
All links of any kind, between commissioners and Sir Richard Branson, The Peoples Lottery, or Camelot Group plc, are openly recorded and publicly available on the register.