National Lottery

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:49 pm on 23 October 2002.

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Photo of John Whittingdale John Whittingdale Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport 3:49, 23 October 2002

I do not disagree with any of those objectives, but the right hon. Gentleman confirms that the community fund operates under ministerial guidance. If we have, as I believe, reached the point at which some of its grants are being given to causes a long way removed from the national lottery's original purpose, it is the responsibility of the Ministers who operate the guidelines to ensure that the community fund concentrates its attention on causes that command widespread public support.