National Lottery Bill
Legislation 16 May 2005
The government has again outlined its intention to introduce a Bill at the earliest opportunity to reform the National Lottery and particularly to establish the Big Lottery Fund (BLF) as the new body to distribute funds.
Public to be given greater say in lottery awards
News Article 23 November 2004
The public is to be given a greater say in the way lottery funds are handed to good causes under measures detailed by the government.
National Lottery Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 23 November 2004
"My Government will introduce legislation to consolidate the distribution of lottery money to good causes."
Treasury told to give up Olympic lottery cash
News Article 9 November 2004
The Treasury is coming under pressure to hand back £340 million of lottery VAT to the London Olympic bid.
Tories 'will not divert Lottery cash'
News Article 6 November 2004
The government has diverted lottery cash to pay for projects normally funded by the taxpayer, the Conservatives have claimed.
Major attacks 'lottery larceny'
Press Review 25 October 2004
John Major has accused the government of using lottery cash to fund projects that should be core government responsibilities.
Major attacks 'lottery larceny'
News Article 24 October 2004
John Major has accused the government of using lottery cash to fund projects that should be core government responsibilities.
Focus on culture, arts and heritage
Topical Comment 23 October 2004
Why we’re all lottery winners
Topical Comment 23 October 2004
Lotto's good causes cash revealed
Press Review 20 August 2004
The lottery has raised £16 billion for "good causes" in the 10 years since the game started.
Blunkett's hands tied over Lotto rapist
Press Review 13 August 2004
David Blunkett is unable to stop a jailed rapist from keeping the £7 million he won on the Lotto, the Home Office admitted last night.
Blunkett moves to quell lottery outcry
News Article 12 August 2004
The home secretary has pledged to tighten the rules on prisoners playing the lottery.
Prisoners facing lottery restrictions
Press Review 12 August 2004
Prisoners who win the lottery could have to compensate the victims of their crimes under legislation proposed by David Blunkett.
Ministers back down on lottery review
Press Review 26 May 2004
The government has changed its plans to revamp the National Lottery.
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