HC Deb 07 March 1967 vol 742 cc237-8W
66. Mr. Fisher

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why he will not introduce a National Lottery, as a way of using money spent on gambling for useful social purposes.

Mr. MacDermot

Because it is doubtful how much new saving it will attract, the administrative costs would be heavy and many people would find it objectionable in principle.