Projects 'safe from Windfall Tax' says Millennium Commission

Projects funded by Lottery money should be safe from any financial impact of a windfall tax on Camelot, the Lottery operator it was revealed this week.

A spokeswoman for the Millennium Commission, which awards Lottery funds, said: "Our understanding is that all our present commitments will be honoured."

There was speculation earlier this week that the new Government would add the Lottery to the list of sectors to be hit by the windfall tax. Camelot's possible inclusion has given rise to fears that funding to the Millennium Commission, Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council and Sports Council might be reduced.