HC Deb 29 June 1998 vol 315 c57W
22. Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what is the total sum of unclaimed prizes in the national lottery; and what is the largest individual sum. [46334]

Mr. Banks

To date, just over £223 million in prize money has been unclaimed. The largest single unclaimed prize was just over £2 million. After 180 days prizes still unclaimed are paid to the good causes.