§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the rejection of Sir Alan Budd's recommendation that side betting on the National Lottery be allowed or that there be a single regulator, what additional measures they intend to introduce to maintain the strength of the lottery in the face of competition from large casinos in inner cities. [HL4867]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyWe do not think that the provisions of the Gambling Bill in relation to casinos will have any significant impact on National Lottery revenue, or that any additional measures over and above those in the Bill are needed on this account. We also note and welcome the resilience of lottery sales as shown by recent increases.