National Lottery

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton Excerpts

Tuesday 18th December 2012 Lords Chamber

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

I agree with my noble friend. He gives me an opportunity to say that the Health Lottery has raised more than £28 million for good causes. Its turnover last year was £119 million. Although it has not been long since its inception, it has been highly successful and has benefited more than 30,000 people across Great Britain. Relations have been developed with strategic partners, including the Alzheimer’s Society and the Carers Trust.

[Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton]

My Lords, can the Minister explain to the House why his answer to the question from my noble friend Lord Collins was “the Gambling Commission” and not “government policy” in determining what should happen?

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

I will stick to my original answer: my understanding is that it is up to the Gambling Commission to decide these matters.