HC Deb 22 January 2001 vol 361 cc444-5W
13. Mr. Fraser

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the future of the millennium dome. [144791]

Mr. Chris Smith

On 20 November 2000, the Government announced that Legacy plc, the second placed bidder in the competition for the future use of the dome, had been made preferred bidder. The Competition Team is currently in negotiation with Legacy plc and, if negotiations go well, the Government hope to be in a position to exchange contracts in February.

19. Mr. Leigh

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on his plans for the disposal of the millennium dome. [144798]

25. Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent discussions he has had regarding the future of the millennium dome. [144804]

Mr. Chris Smith

I have had no recent discussions on the future use of the millennium dome. On 20 November 2000, the Government announced that Legacy plc, the second placed bidder in the competition for the future use of the dome, had been made preferred bidder. The Competition Team is currently in negotiation with Legacy plc and if negotiations go well, the Government hope to be in a position to exchange contracts in February.