§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what further consultations with outside interests her Department is holding, in conjunction with other departments, in order to safeguard the long-term position of the British Grand Prix. [172974]
§ Mr. CabornThe East Midlands Development Agency is currently leading discussions on behalf of the Government about the developments around Silverstone. These discussions are ongoing. The current negotiations about the retention of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone are part of a commercial deal, and the Government is not directly involved.