Written question asked by Mike Hall (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 1997. It was answered by Iain Sproat (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of National Heritage.

Dept of National Heritage

Question: If she will list, in rank order, for each county or region an amount per head of population spent (a) weekly, (b) monthly, (c) annually and (d) in total on the National Lottery.

Answer: Mr. Hall: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if she will list, in rank order, for each county or region an amount per head of population spent (a) weekly, (b) monthly, (c) annually and (d) in total on the national lottery. [19554] Mr. Sutcliffe: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what is the current amount of interest earned by Camelot in relation to the prize shortfall mechanism as set out in section 5 of the licence; and if he will make a statement. [19069] Mr. Sproat: [holding answer 10 March 1997]: This is an operational matter for Camelot Group plc. I have, therefore, asked the director general of the national lottery, who is responsible for regulating the operation of the lottery, to write to the hon. Member, placing copies of his response in the Libraries of the House.

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