§ 35. Mr. Liptonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to what extent the Lotteries Act 1975 is now operative; and when he will publish the regulations authorised under Section 10 of this Act.
§ Dr. SummerskillSeveral sections of the Act, and in particular Section 13, which increased the permitted financial limits for certain lotteries conducted for charitable, sporting or other purposes, came into operation on 5th September. Regulations under Section 10, opening the way to the promotion of such lotteries on a larger scale, and to promotion by local authorities, will be laid after the consultations required by the Act have been completed.