§ Mr. PendryTo ask the Attorney-General if he will prosecute the directors of Loto for distributing coupons in connection with a National Health Service lottery which falsely state that the lottery has been registered in accordance with the statutory requirements; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Director of Public Prosecutions has recently received a complaint which alleges that the lottery to which the hon. Gentleman refers contravenes the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976. The Director is considering the matter.