HL Deb 15 July 2002 vol 637 cc124-5WA
Viscount Astor

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Millennium Commission advanced moneys to English Patnerships on the basis that it would be repaid in full. [HL5058]

The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Baroness Blackstone)

The Millennium Commission has not advanced any moneys to English Partnerships.

Viscount Astor

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they intend to wind up the Millennium Commission. [HL5059]

Baroness Blackstone

It is currently planned for the Millennium Commission to continue its programme of work until 2005. Handling of the commission's residual duties will be determined in the interim period.

Viscount Astor

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Millennium Commission will receive all moneys due from English Partnerships from the dome during its lifetime. [HL5060]

Baroness Blackstone

The division of proceeds of the sale of the Millennium Dome between the New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC) and English Partnerships has not been finally ageed, but a fair split will be established. Once NMEC's liquidation is complete, the company's share of the proceeds will revert to the Millennium Commission or any successor bodies.