§ 21. Mr. FraserTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has for the selection procedures for an operator for the national lottery when Camelot's licence expires. [62149]
§ Mr. Chris SmithThe selection procedures for the next Lottery operator will be determined by the National Lottery Commission, which will take over the functions of the Director General of the National Lottery next year. The Commission will make its decision in line with its statutory responsibilities and my directions.