§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the budgeted figure was for the proceeds of the auction of the content of the millennium dome; and what figure was achieved. [154235]
§ Janet Anderson[holding answer 16 March 2001]: The New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC) budgeted £2 million after commission but before auctioneer's fees from the sale of the dome's surplus content. Subject to final reconciliation, the auction realised £3.2 million after commission but before fees.
§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much Millennium Commission funding remains to be drawn down by the New Millennium Experience Company; and if he will make a statement. [154238]
§ Janet Anderson[holding answer 16 March 2001]: The New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC) has so far drawn down £10 million of the £47 million grant from the Millennium Commission. £37 million remains.