National Lottery (Hansard, 16 July 2003)

§ Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The Government recognise that special regard should be given to the unique status of the National Lottery and its contribution to good causes. Although this is a matter for the broadcasting regulators, we would envisage that it should be permissible for lottery programmes to inform the public about the National Lottery, National Lottery draws and the benefits to the public from the lottery. Ofcom will he consulting on the development of its codes and we should expect it to give the National Lottery Commission and other interested parties an opportunity to comment.