To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what recent discussions her Department has had with personnel from HM Treasury on the future of the Tote; (133566)

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what discussions she has had with the Treasury concerning the potential sale of the Tote; (133738)

The Government have received and are considering a bid for the Tote from a consortium of racing interests and the staff and management of the Tote itself. The Government will announce shortly how they intend to proceed.