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National Lottery

Asked by Mike ReaderLabourDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129034

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support the transformation of the National Lottery.

Answered by Ian Murray

The National Lottery is a national institution and a unique source of national pride and funding for good causes. It is a huge contributor to the Government’s Plan for Change, providing £1.9 billion in 2024/25 to the arts, heritage, sport and community sectors.

Allwyn, the operator of the 4th National Lottery licence, has successfully delivered its technical transformation. This modernisation will ensure the National Lottery continues to enrich lives and support communities across the country for generations to come.

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