Tote

Anne Milton
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport pursuant to the answer of 3 May 2007, Official Report, column 1833W, on the Tote, what discussions her Department has had with personnel from HM Treasury on the future of the Tote.

Mr. Caborn
Officials regularly attend meetings as part of the process of policy development It is not normal practice of Government to disclose details of, or attendance at, such meetings. The Government remain in discussion with the consortium of racing interests and the staff and management of the Tote that has submitted an offer for the Tote's businesses.