National Lottery Bill

The Minister still refuses to accept that we need the principle to be on the face of the Bill, but we have experienced problems with previous lottery Bills. In discussions on them, hon. Members referred to concern about additionality. Prime Ministers and Leaders of the Opposition assured us that they would not raid lottery funds, yet they did so. It is therefore crucial to include the principle on the face of the Bill. We have made enormous progress towards what I want to achieve. However, the Minister said that additionality issues ““may”” be reported in the annual report, not that they would be. More important, he has not acceded to his desire to include something about the matter on the face of the Bill. It is therefore with deep regret, given our progress, that I press new clause 1 to a vote. Question put, That the clause be read a Second time:— The House divided: Ayes 179, Noes 271.