§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage (1) how many copies of the OFLOT annual report 1996–97 OFLOT purchased from The Stationery Office; and what was the cost incurred; [6776]
(2) how many copies of the OFLOT annual report 1996–97 OFLOT distributed free of charge; and what was the cost incurred: [6777]
(3) what percentage of OFLOT's annual budget has been devoted to the purchase and distribution of the annual report in each year since its establishment. [6779]
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§ Mr. Banks[holding answer 4 July 1997]: This is a matter for OFLOT. I have asked the Director-General, to write to the hon. Member, and copies of his response will be placed in the Libraries of the House.
§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what guidance he gave to OFLOT regarding the production of the annual report. [6778]
§ Mr. Banks[holding answer 4 July 1997]: The Director-General of the National Lottery is required by section 14 of the National Lottery ect. Act 1993 to provide an annual report about the exercise of his functions during the year.
The report is presented to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State who lays it before Parliament. The content of the annual report is a matter for the Director-General.