§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage for what reasons he does not judge it appropriate to permit national lottery tickets to be sold by independent licensed bookmakers; and if he will make a statement. [19000]
§ Mr. DorrellThe national lottery is at the softest end of the gambling spectrum. Not allowing the sale of national lottery tickets on certain premises, including licensed betting offices, reflects the distinction between the lottery and other types of gaming.
§ Dr. MarekTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what information he has on the buying of national lottery tickets by people of different socio-economic groups. [19113]
§ Mr. DorrellI understand that Camelot Group plc carries out research as part of its programme to monitor the appeal of individual constituent games which make up the national lottery. This indicates that the profile of national lottery players broadly reflects the profile of the population as a whole.