§ Mr. PearsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the outturn figures for the proceeds paid(a) into and (b) out of the national lottery distribution fund that are included as general Government revenue and general Government expenditure for the financial years (i) 1994–95 and (ii) 1995–96; and what are the estimated figures for 1996–97. [20556]
§ Mr. Waldegrave[holding answer 18 March 1997]: The table provides outturn figures for payments into and out of the national lottery distribution fund in financial years 1994–95 and 1995–96. The Budget forecast is given for 1996–97.
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National lottery distribution fund—income and expenditure (all figures £ million) Year Income Expenditure 1994–95 299 5 1995–96 1,515 165 1996–97 1,541 600