§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage (1) what is the average prize received by winners in(a) the national lottery and (b) the national lottery scratch card competition; [30028]
(2) on what date Camelot received income from the national lottery which completed recoupment of its initial investment; and on what date this had been expected when the contract was signed. [30027]
§ Mr. DorrellThis is an operational matter for Camelot Group plc. I have therefore asked the director-general of the national lottery, who is responsible for regulating the operation of the Lottery, to write to the hon. Member, placing copies of his response in the Libraries of the House.