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National Lottery Bill

I apologise for being in a slight rush. The preceding business went marginally faster than I had expected. Clause 6 is about multiple licences. I understand that not only the current operators of the lottery but any possible future operators would think that multiple licences were a bad thing, as they would muddle the whole basis of the lottery—they would not give clarity—and they would not enable the amount of funds required to be raised. Why do the Government think that the provision is necessary? Do they not agree with all those who are involved in the business of managing the lottery, who all seem to regard this power as unnecessary? I look forward to hearing the Minister’s reply.