asked Her Majesty's Government:

When was the last time the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport or any official within her office had contact with Mr Philip Anschutz or any of his associates; and what was the nature of such contact. [HL2819]

On 30 October 2005 the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport attended a private dinner hosted by Matthew Freud at which guests included Philip Anschutz and another representative of Anschutz Entertainment Group.

On 31 October 2005, the Minister for Sport, and officials, attended a dinner hosted by Lord Heseltine at which Philip Anschutz was present.

Details of these meetings were previously provided in the Answer of 20 December 2005 (Official Report, cols. 2654W-2656W) to the honourable Member for North-East Cambridgeshire (Mr Moss) and in the Answer of 17 July 2006 (Official Report, cols. 94W-95W) to the honourable Member for East Devon (Mr Swire).