§ Sir Ivan LawrenceTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans there are to change the Government's policy in relation to broadcast advertising of the football pools.
§ Mr. HowardThe Government have been reviewing the restrictions on the ban on broadcast advertising by the football pools as part of the deregulation initiative and have decided that it is not necessary in the public interest for the ban to be maintained.
The Government have today invited the Independent Television Commission and the Radio Authority to consider amending their advertising codes. The ITC and the Radio Authority are required to consult with all interested parties.