HC Deb 01 March 2002 vol 380 c1627W
Nick Harvey

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what the role and function of Global Crossing is with regard to(a) Camelot and (b) the running of the National Lottery; [38166]

(2) what assessment she has made of the implications of the collapse of (a) Global Crossing and (b) its subcontractors upon the National Lottery; [38164]

(3) what steps her Department has taken to ensure that the possible collapse of Global Crossing has no impact on the running of the National Lottery; [38165]

(4) what representations she has received from Camelot about the possible collapse of Global Crossing. [38169]

Mr. Caborn

The operation of the National Lottery is a matter for Camelot as the private operator and the National Lottery Commission as the independent regulator. We have received no representations from Camelot about the future of Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Ltd. which is a key supplier of communication networks for the National Lottery. Camelot has been in detailed discussions with Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Ltd. to assess the

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