§ Mr. FaberTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) how many(a) retail outlets in total and (b) public houses, sell National Lottery scratchcards; [34158]
(2) how many (a) retail outlets in total and (b) public houses sell National Lottery tickets. [34159]
§ Mr. Banks[holding answer 12 March 1998]: The type and number of outlets selling National Lottery tickets and scratchcards ("Instants") is an operational matter for Camelot Group plc. I have therefore asked the Acting Director-General of the National Lottery, who is 480W responsible for regulating the operation of the Lottery, to write to the hon. Member and copies of his response will be placed in the Libraries of the House.