Fourth National Lottery Licence
2021-03-18
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Q1
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The fourth national lottery licence is being competed for, with the Gambling Commission overseeing the process.
What steps the Government are taking to ensure fair competition for the fourth national lottery licence. It is vital that the competition is open and transparent. One of the biggest funds supported by the lottery is grassroots sport, as seen in the case of Consett AFC whose FA Vase final will not have spectators despite other matches having them.
The national lottery is vital, funding over £1 billion for projects including covid-19 responses. The Gambling Commission follows best practice for competitions and the Minister understands the disappointment of Consett AFC fans but hopes to get spectators back into stadiums as soon as possible.
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Assessment & feedback
Steps being taken to ensure fair competition were not addressed, only general statements about importance of lottery and hope for spectator return in sports events
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Q2
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The fourth national lottery licence is being competed for, with the Gambling Commission overseeing the process.
It is vital that the national lottery competition is open and transparent. One of the biggest funds supported by the lottery is grassroots sport, as seen in the case of Consett AFC whose FA Vase final will not have spectators despite other matches having them.
The national lottery is vital, funding over £1 billion for projects including covid-19 responses. The Gambling Commission follows best practice for competitions and the Minister understands the disappointment of Consett AFC fans but hopes to get spectators back into stadiums as soon as possible.
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Assessment & feedback
Steps being taken to ensure fair competition were not addressed, only general statements about importance of lottery and hope for spectator return in sports events
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Q3
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Richard Desmond, a Conservative party donor who benefited from increased jackpot limits and controversially influenced planning decisions, is seeking to run the national lottery.
The national lottery helps fund many charities, cultural organisations and heritage sites. Richard Desmond, who benefitted from higher jackpots and influenced planning decisions for his own development, seeks the licence. Does the Minister believe Mr Desmond is fit and proper?
The applicant should be beyond reproach; it is for the Gambling Commission to determine who meets the highest standards of probity and integrity, based on their own assessment.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific commitment about Mr Desmond's suitability was not given, only general statement about high standards required by the Gambling Commission
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