§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate he has made of the overall effect on the income of smaller charities of the introduction of the national lottery. [29653]
§ Mr. Nicholas BakerIt is too early to assess the overall effect that the national lottery is having in this area. My right hon. and learned Friend has undertaken to monitor changes in charitable income following the establishment of the national lottery. He is preparing proposals for giving effect to this undertaking.