Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/39
Timestamp: 2019-10-20 15:04:46
Document Index: 272058236

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 2', 'art. 7', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 8', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 5', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 8', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 10', 'art. 1', 'art. 10', 'art. 1', 'art. 10', 'art. 8', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 8', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 5', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 5', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 8', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 8', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 8', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 8', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 5', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 8', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 8', 'art. 1', 'art. 8', 'art. 1', 'art. 6', 'art. 1', 'art. 6', 'art. 8', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 7', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art 7', 'art. 1', 'art. 5', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art 2', 'art 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2']

Changes over time for: National Lottery etc. Act 1993
25/10/1993- Amendment
13/06/1994- Amendment
03/10/1994- Amendment
14/11/1994- Amendment
26/07/1995- Amendment
04/03/1998- Amendment
17/05/1999- Amendment
07/04/2000- Amendment
23/09/2006- Amendment
02/11/2011- Amendment
National Lottery etc. Act 1993 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 20 October 2019. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
C1Certain functions transferred (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 22, s. 1(4); S.I. 1999/650, art. 2.
C2Act functions cease to be exercisable concurrently (7.7.2010) by The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1551), art. 7(a)
Part IU.K. AUTHORISATION AND REGULATION OF THE NATIONAL LOTTERY
1 The National Lottery.U.K.
F32 Legality of lotteries forming part of the National Lottery.U.K.
[F53A The [F6Gambling] Commission.U.K.
4 Overriding duties of the Secretary of State and Director General.U.K.
C3S. 4 modified (8.4.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), ss. 34(2), 40; S.I. 2005/1134, art. 2
C4S. 4 functions made partly exercisable concurrently (22.8.2007) by The Transfer of Functions (Olympics and Paralympics) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2129), arts. 1(2), 3(1)(2)(a)(i) (with art. 4)
[F104BDisclosure of informationU.K.
4CWrongful disclosureU.K.
The licensing systemU.K.
5 Licensing of a [F19person] to run the National Lottery.U.K.
C5S. 5(6) applied (30.1.2015) by The Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund (Winding Up) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/85), arts. 1, 5
6 Licensing of [F24persons] to promote lotteries.U.K.
7 Licences under sections 5 and 6: further provisions.U.K.
[F327AAnnual feeU.K.
8 Variation of conditions in licences.U.K.
9 Enforcement of conditions in licences.U.K.
10 Revocation of licences.U.K.
[F3810AFinancial penalties for breach of conditions in licences.U.K.
[F4010BAppeals against financial penalties.U.K.
Control by the Secretary of StateU.K.
11 Directions to the Director General.U.K.
C6S. 11 modified (8.4.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), ss. 34(7), 40; S.I. 2005/1134, art. 2
C7S. 11 functions made partly exercisable concurrently (22.8.2007) by The Transfer of Functions (Olympics and Paralympics) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2129), arts. 1(2), 3(1)(2)(a)(ii) (with art. 4)
12 Regulations as to the promotion of lotteries.U.K.
13 Contravention of regulations an offence.U.K.
Provision of information by the Director GeneralU.K.
14 Annual report.U.K.
C8S. 14: functions transferred (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 22, s. 1(5), Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 6(1)(b); S.I. 1999/650, art. 2.
C9S. 14(3) modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
15 Power of the Secretary of State to require information.U.K.
16 False representations as to the National Lottery.U.K.
F5417 Extension of powers of Horserace Totalisator Board.U.K.
18 Control of betting on the National Lottery.U.K.
19 Restriction of enactments relating to the rehabilitation of offenders.U.K.
20 Interpretation of Part I.U.K.
Part IIU.K. DISTRIBUTION OF THE NET PROCEEDS OF THE NATIONAL LOTTERY
The distribution systemU.K.
21 The National Lottery Distribution Fund.U.K.
(1)There shall be a fund maintained under the control and management of the Secretary of State and known as the National Lottery Distribution Fund.
F60S. 21(2) repealed (8.4.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), ss. 34(8), 40, Sch. 6; S.I. 2005/1134, art. 2
22 Apportionment of money in Distribution Fund.U.K.
(1)Every sum that is paid into the Distribution Fund [F61by virtue of section 5(6) or 10A] shall be apportioned as follows.
(a)[F6220 per cent.] shall be allocated for expenditure on or connected with the arts,
(b)[F6320 per cent.] shall be allocated for expenditure on or connected with sport,
(c)[F6420 per cent.] shall be allocated for expenditure on or connected with the national heritage, [F65and]
[F66(d)[F6740 per cent.] shall be allocated for prescribed expenditure that is—
(iv)connected with the environment.]
F68(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F69(including, in each case, for establishing or contributing to endowments in connection with such expenditure).]
[F70(3A)In subsection (3)(d) “prescribed expenditure” means expenditure of a description prescribed by order of the [F71Secretary of State] .
(3C)Before making an order under subsection (3A) the [F72Secretary of State] shall consult—
(e)such other persons (if any) as he thinks appropriate.]
[F73(4)This section has effect subject to section 25 of the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004.]
F61Words in s. 22(1) substituted (8.4.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), ss. 34(9)(a), 40; S.I. 2005/1134, art. 2
F62Words in s. 22(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2012) by The Apportionment of Money in the National Lottery Distribution Fund Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2863), arts. 1, 3(1) (2)
F63Words in s. 22(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2012) by The Apportionment of Money in the National Lottery Distribution Fund Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2863), arts. 1, 3(1) (3)
F64Words in s. 22(3)(c) substituted (1.4.2012) by The Apportionment of Money in the National Lottery Distribution Fund Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2863), arts. 1, 3(1) (4)
F65Word in s. 22(3)(c) added (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 7(2)(a), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(a)
F66S. 22(3)(d) substituted for s. 22(3)(d)(f) (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 7(2)(b), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(a)
F67Words in s. 22(3)(d) substituted (1.4.2012) by The Apportionment of Money in the National Lottery Distribution Fund Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2863), arts. 1, 3(1) (5)
F68S. 22(3)(e) repealed (8.4.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), ss. 34(9)(b), 40, Sch. 6; S.I. 2005/1134, art. 2
F69Words in s. 22(3) inserted (retrospectively) by National Lottery (Funding of Endowments) Act 2003 (c. 23), s. 1(2)(9)
F70S. 22(3A)-(3C) inserted (1.12.2006 for specified purposes) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 7(3), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(a)
F71Words in s. 22(3A) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(2) (with art. 12)
F72Words in s. 22(3C) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(2) (with art. 12)
F73S. 22(4) substituted (1.4.2012) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/964), arts. 1(2), 3(1), Sch.
C10S. 22 functions transferred (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), arts. 1(2), 10(2)(c) (with arts. 10(3), 11, 12)
C11S. 22(3)(d) modified (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 18(1)(a), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)
23 The distributing bodies.U.K.
(1)So much of any sum paid into the Distribution Fund as is allocated for expenditure on or connected with the arts shall be held in the Distribution Fund—
F74[(a)as to [F7569.78 per cent]., for distribution by the Arts Council of England,
[F76(b)as to 8.9 per cent., for distribution by Creative Scotland,]
(c)as to 5 per cent., for distribution by the Arts Council of Wales, F77. . .
(d)as to 2.8 per cent., for distribution by [F78the Arts Council of Northern Ireland] [F79, and] F80[F81. . .
(e)as to [F8213.52 per cent]., for distribution by the [F83The British Film Institute]] [F84...
F85(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]
(a)as to [F8662 per cent] , for distribution by [F87the English Sports Council],
(b)as to [F888.1 per cent.], for distribution by the Scottish Sports Council,
(c)as to [F894.5 per cent.], for distribution by the Sports Council for Wales, and
(d)as to [F902.6 per cent.], for distribution by the Sports Council for Northern Ireland[F91 and
(e)as to [F9222.8” per cent] ., for distribution by the United Kingdom Sports Council.]
[F93(4)So much of any sum paid into the Distribution Fund as is allocated under section 22(3)(d) shall be held by the Distribution Fund for distribution by the Big Lottery Fund (established under section 36A).]
F74S. 23(1)(a)-(d) substituted (13.6.1994) by S.I. 1994/1342, art. 2.
F75Words in s. 23(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2007) by The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/743), arts. 1, 2(2)
F76S. 23(1)(b) substituted (1.7.2010) by The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) (Creative Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/223), arts. 1, 2(2)
F77Word in s. 23(1)(c) omitted (1.10.1999) by S.I. 1999/2090, art. 2(1)(3)
F78Words in s. 23(1) substituted (1.9.1995) by S.I. 1995/2088, art. 2.
F79Words in s. 23(1)(d) inserted (1.7.2010) by The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) (Creative Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/223), arts. 1, 2(3)
F80Word in s. 23(1)(d) omitted (7.4.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/78, art. 2
F81S. 23(1)(e) and preceding word inserted (1.10.1999) by S.I. 1999/2090, art. 2(1)(3)
F82Words in s. 23(1)(e) substituted (1.4.2007) by The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/743), arts. 1, 2(3)(a)
F83Words in s. 23(1)(e) substituted (1.4.2011) by The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/685), arts. 1, 2
F84S. 23(1)(f) and preceding word inserted (7.4.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/78, art. 2
F85S. 23(1)(f) and word omitted (1.7.2010) by virtue of The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) (Creative Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/223), arts. 1, 2(4)
F86Words in s. 23(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2006) by The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/654), arts. 1, 2(2)
F87Words in s. 23(2)(a) substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/3095, art. 2.
F88Words in s. 23(2)(b) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1563, art. 2(1)(3)
F89Words in s. 23(2)(c) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1563, art. 2(1)(4)
F90Words in s. 23(2)(d) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1563, art. 2(1)(5)
F91S. 23(2)(e) and the preceding “and” inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1563, art. 2(6)
F92Words in s. 23(2)(e) substituted (1.4.2006) by The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/654), arts. 1, 2(3)
F93S. 23(4) substituted for s. 23(4)-(6) (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 15(1), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(c)
C12S. 23(2) power to apply (with modifications) conferred (8.4.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), ss. 28(4), 40; S.I. 2005/1134, art. 2
C13S. 23(2) power to apply (with modifications) conferred (8.7.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), ss. 32(4), 40; S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
C14S. 23(2) power to apply (with modifications) conferred (8.7.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), ss. 26(5), 40; S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
24 Payments from Distribution Fund to distributing bodies.U.K.
At such times as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate, payments of such amounts as he thinks appropriate may be made to a body specified in section 23 [F94or in an order under section 29A] out of so much of any money in the Distribution Fund as is held for distribution by that body.
F94Words in s. 24 inserted (1.10.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 8(2), 22(1); S.I. 2006/2630, art. 2(b)
25 Application of money by distributing bodies.U.K.
(1)Subject to the provisions of this Part, a body shall distribute any money paid to it under section 24 for meeting expenditure of the relevant description mentioned in section 22(3).
F95[(1A)The manner in which a body may distribute any money paid to it under section 24 includes making or entering into arrangements for or in connection with meeting expenditure (including arrangements with respect to vouchers); and this subsection shall apply notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any enactment or instrument relating to the functions of the body.]
F96[(2A)A body which distributes money under subsection (1) shall have power to solicit applications from other bodies or persons for any of the money which the body so distributes, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any enactment or instrument relating to the functions of the body.
[F97(2C)In determining how to distribute money in accordance with subsection (1) a body may—
(b)take account of opinions expressed to it or information submitted to it.]
(4)The Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund may apply any money paid to them under section 24 for any purpose for which they have power to apply money under section 4 of the M5National Heritage Act 1980 [F98(other expenditure out of the fund)].
[F99(5)References in this section (however expressed) to the distribution of money for meeting expenditure are to be construed as including distribution of money for the purpose of establishing, or contributing to, endowments in connection with expenditure of the description concerned.]
[F100(6)A reference in this section to meeting expenditure includes a reference to meeting expenditure which relates to—
(b)any of the Channel Islands.]
F95S. 25(1A) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 9(1), 27(4).
F96S. 25(2A)-(2B) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 10, 27(4).
F97S. 25(2C) inserted (1.10.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 10, 22(1); S.I. 2006/2630, art. 2(c)
F98Words in s. 25(4) substituted (4.3.1998) by 1997 c. 14, s. 3, Sch. para. 4; S.I. 1998/292, art. 2
F99S. 25(5) inserted (retrospectively) by National Lottery (Funding of Endowments) Act 2003 (c. 23), s. 1(3)(9)
F100S. 25(6) added (1.12.2006 for specified purposes) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 13(1), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(b)
M51980 c. 17.
[F10125A Delegation by distributing bodies of their powers of distribution.U.K.
(1)A body which distributes money under subsection (1) of section 25 may appoint any other body or person to exercise on its behalf any of its functions relating to, or connected with, the distribution of money under that subsection (including its function of making decisions as to the persons to whom such distributions are to be made)—
(11)Any reference in this section to a member of a body includes a reference to the chairman or deputy chairman of (or the holder of any corresponding office in relation to) the body.
[F102(12)A body established under the law of the Isle of Man may be the subject of an appointment under this section in connection with expenditure which relates to the Isle of Man.
(13)A body established under the law of any of the Channel Islands may be the subject of an appointment under this section in connection with expenditure which relates to that Island.]]
F101S. 25A inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 11(1), 27(4)
F102S. 25A(12)(13) added (1.12.2006 for specified purposes) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 13(2), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(b)
C15S. 25A(4) applied (8.7.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), s. 40, Sch. 5 para. 13(2)(a); S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
C16Ss. 25A(5)-(7) applied (8.7.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), s. 40, Sch. 5 para. 13(2)(b); S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
C17Ss. 25A(8)-(11) applied (8.7.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), s. 40, Sch. 5 para. 13(2)(c); S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
[F10325BJoint schemes for distribution of money by distributing bodies.U.K.
(5)Schedule 3A contains supplementary provision in relation to joint schemes.
[F104(6)References in this section (however expressed) to distribution under section 25(1) of money for meeting expenditure are to be construed in accordance with section 25(5).]]
F103S. 25B inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 12(1), 27(4).
F104S. 25B(6) inserted (retrospectively) by National Lottery (Funding of Endowments) Act 2003 (c. 23), s. 1(4)(9)
[F10525C Strategic plans for distributing bodies.U.K.
(a)a statement of any directions given to the body by the Secretary of State F106... under section 26(1) [F107or 36E,]
F105S. 25C inserted (2.9.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 13, 27(5).
F106Words in s. 25C(3)(a) omitted (9.11.2016) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(3) (with art. 12)
F107Words in s. 25C(3)(a) substituted (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(2), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)
C18S. 25C (except s. 25C(3)(b)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
C19S. 25C(1) (as read with s. 26A(1)(a)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C20S. 25C(3)(a) modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
C21S. 25C(5)(c)(d)(6): certain functions made exercisable by the Scottish Ministers concurrently with the Minister concerned (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. 2 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C22S. 25(6)(b) modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
F108[25D Strategic plans for distributing bodies in or as regards ScotlandU.K.
The functions of the Secretary of State–
(i)any body specified in section 23(1) F109 whose functions exclusively or mainly relate to the arts in Scotland; or
(ii)any body specified in section 23(2) F110 whose functions exclusively or mainly relate to sport in Scotland; and
F108S. 25D inserted (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. para. 15(2) (with art. 8); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
F109Section 23(1) was amended by S.I. 1994/1342 and 1995/2088.
F110Section 23(2) was amended by S.I. 1996/3095.
[F11125EDistribution of funds: publicityU.K.
(c)encouraging participation in activities relating to the distribution of money under this Act.]
F111S. 25E inserted (1.10.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 11, 22(1); S.I. 2006/2630, art. 2(c)
C23S. 25E modified (12.3.2009) by Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (c. 31), s. 31(1), Sch. 3 para. 14(2); S.I. 2009/490, art. 2
26 Directions to distributing bodies.U.K.
(1)A body shall comply with any directions given to it by the Secretary of State as to the matters to be taken into account in determining the persons to whom, the purposes for which and the conditions subject to which the body distributes any money under section 25(1).
F112[(3A)In exercising any power under section 25A, a body which distributes money under section 25(1) shall comply with any directions given to it by the Secretary of State.]
(4)Directions under subsection (3) [F113or (3A)] may in particular require a body—
F114[(4A)Directions under subsection (3A) may in particular—
[F115(6)This section does not apply to the Big Lottery Fund.]
F112S. 26(3A) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 11(2), 27(4).
F113Words in s. 26(4) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 11(3).
F114S. 26(4A) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss.11(4), 27(4).
F115S. 26(6) added (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(3), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)
C24S. 26(1) (as read with s. 26A(1)(a)(2)(b)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
S. 26(1) (as read with s. 26A(2)(a)): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
S. 26(1): certain functions made exercisable by the National Assembly for Wales concurrently with the Secretary of State (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
C25S. 26(1)(5): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
C26S. 26(1) functions made exercisable concurrently or jointly with the Welsh Ministers by 2006 c. 32, Sch. 3A para. 1 (as inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 4 para. 1 (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(p))
C27S. 26(2) (as read with s. 26A(2)(b)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
S. 26(2) (as read with s. 26A(2)(a)): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
S. 26(2): certain functions made exercisable by the National Assembly for Wales concurrently with the Secretary of State (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
C28S. 26(2) functions made exercisable concurrently or jointly with the Welsh Ministers by 2006 c. 32, Sch. 3A para. 1 (as inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 4 para. 1 (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(p))
C29S. 26(3): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
S. 26(3) (as read with s. 26A(1)(a)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C30S. 26(3A): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
S. 26(3A) (as read with s. 26A(1)(a)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
S. 26(3A) (as read with s. 26A(1)(b)): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C31S. 26(4) (as read with s. 26A(1)(a)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C32S. 26(5): certain functions made exercisable by the National Assembly for Wales concurrently with the Secretary of State (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
S. 26(5): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C33S. 26(5) functions made exercisable concurrently or jointly with the Welsh Ministers by 2006 c. 32, Sch. 3A para. 1 (as inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 4 para. 1 (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(p))
I1S. 26 wholly in force at 21.12.1993; s. 26 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 65; s. 26(1)(3)-(5) in force at 25.10.1993 and s. 26(2) in force at 21.12.1993 by S.I. 1993/2632, arts. 2, 3
F116[26A Directions to distributing bodies in or as regards ScotlandU.K.
(1)The functions of the Secretary of State–
(a)under section 26(1), (3), (3A) F117 (4) F118 and (5) shall, as regards directions to–
(i)any body specified in section 23(1) F119 whose functions exclusively or mainly relate to the am in Scotland; or
(ii)any body specified in section 23(2) F120 whose functions exclusively or mainly relate to sport in Scotland; and
(b)except in relation to any initiative specified in an order made under section 43B F121 which applies only in Scotland, the general conditions subject to which lottery money is distributed in accordance with directions applying to the whole of the United Kingdom.]
F116S. 26A inserted (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. para. 15(3) (with art. 8); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
F117Section 26(3A) was inserted by the l998 Act section 11(2).
F118Section 26(4) was amended by the 1998 Act, section 11(3).
F119Section 23(1) was amended by S.I. 1994/1342 and 1995/2088.
F120Section 23(2) was amended by S.I. 1996/3095,
F121Section 43B was inserted by the 1998 Act section 7(2).
C34S. 26(1)(b): amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C35S. 26(2)(a): amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
27 Power to prohibit distribution in certain cases.U.K.
(1)Where subsection (2) applies, the Secretary of State may by order prohibit a body from distributing money under section 25(1) to a person specified in the order.
(a)“company” means a company formed and registered under the [F122the Companies Act 2006] or a company to which [F123any provisions of the Companies Acts (as defined in section 2(1) of that Act)] apply as they apply to a company so formed and registered, and
(b)“wholly-owned subsidiary” has the meaning given by [F124section 1159 of that Act] .
(a)a proscribed organisation for the purposes of the M6Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991, or
[F125(9)The function of the Secretary of State–
F122Words in s. 27(3)(a) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 142(a)(i) (with art. 10)
F123Words in s. 27(3)(a) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 142(a)(ii) (with art. 10)
F124Words in s. 27(3)(b) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 142(b) (with art. 10)
F125S. 27(9) added (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. para. 15(4) (with art. 8); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C36S. 27: transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
C37S. 27(1): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C38S. 27(8): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
M61991 c. 24.
28 Power to amend section 22.U.K.
(1)The Secretary of State may by order amend section 22(3) so as to substitute different percentages for any of the percentages for the time being specified there.
C39S. 28 (as read with s. 43CC(2)(a)): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
29 Power to amend section 23.U.K.
(1)The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (1), (2), (3) or (4) of section 23 so as—
[F126(6)The functions of the Secretary of State under this section shall, in so far as they relate to–
F126S. 29(6) added (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. para. 15(5) (with art. 8); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C40S. 29(1) (as read with s. 29(6)(c)(d)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
S. 29(1) (as read with s. 29(6)(a)(b)): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
S. 29(1): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
C41S. 29(3) (as read with s. 29(6)(c)(d)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
S. 29(3) (as read with s. 29(6)(a)(b)): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C42S. 29(3)(b): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
C43S. 29(4) (as read with s. 29(6)(c)(d)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
S. 29(4) (as read with s. 29(6)(a)(b)): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C44S. 29(5) (as read with s. 29(6)(c)(d)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
S. 29(5) (as read with s. 29(6)(a)(b) functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
[F12729AReallocation of fundsU.K.
F127S. 29A inserted (1.10.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 8(1), 22(1); S.I. 2006/2630, art. 2(b)
Winding up of fund allocated under section 22(3)(e)U.K.
F12830 Winding up of fund allocated under section 22(3)(e).U.K.
F128S. 30 repealed (8.4.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), ss. 34(10), 40, Sch. 6; S.I. 2005/1134, art. 2
Distribution Fund: further provisionsU.K.
31 Payments from Distribution Fund in respect of expenses.U.K.
(1)At such times as the Secretary of State with the approval of the Treasury determines to be appropriate, payments shall be made into the Consolidated Fund out of so much of any money in the Distribution Fund as is held under section 22(2).
F130[(aa)meeting payments made or to be made under paragraph 10 of [F131Schedule 4 to the Gambling Act 2005, so far as those payments relate to expenses of the Gambling Commission incurred or to be incurred in exercising its relevant functions] ,]
(b)defraying expenses incurred or to be incurred by the Secretary of State [F132or the Minister for the Cabinet Office] in exercising his functions under this Act, and
F134[(4)In determining what amounts are appropriate for meeting the payments referred to in subsection (2)(aa), the Secretary of State shall take into account sums paid or to be paid into the Consolidated Fund under section 7(6).]
[F135(5)In subsection (2)(aa) “relevant functions” means functions conferred or imposed under or by virtue of—
F129S. 31(2)(a) repealed (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 1(5), 26, Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 15(2)(a), Sch. 5 Pt. I; S.I. 1999/650, art. 2.
F130S. 31(2)(aa) inserted (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 22, s. 1(5), Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 15(2)(b); S.I. 1999/650, art. 2.
F131Words in s. 31(2)(aa) substituted (1.10.2013) by The Public Bodies (Merger of the Gambling Commission and the National Lottery Commission) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2329), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9(a) (with art. 8, Sch. para. 43)
F132Words in s. 31(2)(b) inserted (13.4.2011) by The Transfer of Functions (Big Lottery Fund) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/739), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 4 (with art. 3)
F133S. 31(3) repealed (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 1(5), 26, Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 15(3), Sch. 5 Pt. I; S.I. 1999/650, art. 2.
F134S. 31(4) added (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 22, s. 1(5), Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 15(4); S.I. 1999/650, art. 2.
F135S. 31(5) inserted (1.10.2013) by The Public Bodies (Merger of the Gambling Commission and the National Lottery Commission) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2329), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9(b) (with art. 8, Sch. para. 43)
C45S. 31 extended (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 8(7).
S. 31 extended (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 16(2), Sch. 4 para. 11.
32 Investment of Distribution Fund.U.K.
(1)So much of any money in the Distribution Fund as is neither held under section 22(2) nor immediately required for making payments under section 24 may be paid over to the National Debt Commissioners and invested by them in accordance with such directions as may be given by the Treasury.
(3)The proceeds of any investment made under subsection (1) or (2) shall, if they are not re-invested under subsection (2), be paid into the Distribution Fund and [F136treated as if paid into the Fund by virtue of section 5(6). ]
F136Words in s. 32(3) substituted for s. 32(3)(a)(b) (1.4.2007) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 9(a), 22(1); S.I. 2007/539, art. 2
F137S. 32(5) repealed (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 9(b), 22(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(e)
33 Accounts of the Secretary of State and National Debt Commissioners.U.K.
(1)The Secretary of State shall prepare accounts in respect of the Distribution Fund in such form, and in such manner and at such times, as the Treasury may direct.
F138[(4)For the purpose of exercising his examination function in relation to any accounts prepared under subsection (1), the Comptroller and Auditor General—
but a section 5 licensee shall not, by virtue only of this subsection, be a body to which section 6 of the M7National Audit Act 1983 applies.
F138S. 33(4)-(10) inserted (2.9.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 5(2)(3), 27(5).
C46S. 33 applied (with modifications) (8.4.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), ss. 34(11), 40; S.I. 2005/1134, art. 2
C47S. 33 functions made partly exercisable concurrently (22.8.2007) by The Transfer of Functions (Olympics and Paralympics) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2129), arts. 1(2), 3(1)(2)(a)(iii) (with art. 4)
M71983 c. 44.
Reports and accounts of distributing bodiesU.K.
34F139 Annual reports by distributing bodies ....U.K.
(1)As soon as possible after the end of every financial year, each body that in that year was paid any money under section 24 or distributed or applied any money under section 25 shall make a report to the Secretary of State on the exercise during that year of its functions under this Act.
[F140(2A)The report shall set out the body's policy and practice in relation to the principle that proceeds of the National Lottery should be used to fund projects, or aspects of projects, for which funds would be unlikely to be made available by—
(d)the National Assembly for Wales.]
F141(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F142(5)The functions of the Secretary of State under this section shall, in so far as they relate to any body other than–
[F143(6)Where a report is made under subsection (1) to the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers shall lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament.]
F144(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F139Words in s. 34 heading omitted (1.12.2006) by virtue of National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(4)(b), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)
F140S. 34(2A) inserted (1.10.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 12, 22(1); S.I. 2006/2630, art. 2(c) (with art. 4)
F141S. 34(4) repealed (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(4)(a), 22(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)(e)
F142S. 34(5) added (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. para. 15(6); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
F143S. 34(6) added (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 6(1), Sch. 5 para. 12(3) (with art. 8); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
F144S. 34(7) omitted (9.11.2016) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(4) (with art. 12)
C48S. 34: certain functions made exercisable by the Scottish Ministers concurrently with the Minister (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. 2 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C49S. 34 functions transferred (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), arts. 1(2), 10(2)(c) (with arts. 10(3), 11, 12)
C50S. 34(3) modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
35 Accounts of distributing bodies other than [F145the Big Lottery Fund] .U.K.
(1)A body shall keep proper accounts in respect of any money paid to it under section 24 and proper records in relation to the accounts.
(7)This section does not apply to [F146the Big Lottery Fund] .
[F147(8)The functions of the Secretary of State–
F145Words in s. 35 heading substituted (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(5)(b), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)
F146Words in s. 35(7) substituted (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(5)(a), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)
F147S. 35(8) added (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. para. 15(7) (with art. 8); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C51S. 35(3) (as read with s. 43CC(2)(b)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
S. 35(3): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
C52S. 35(4): certain functions made exercisable by the Scottish Ministers concurrently with the Minister concerned (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. 2 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C53S. 35(5) modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
The Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial FundU.K.
36 Amendment of the National Heritage Act 1980.U.K.
The M8National Heritage Act 1980 shall have effect with the amendments set out in Schedule 4.
M81980 c. 17.
[F148The Big Lottery FundU.K.
F148 S. 39A and cross-heading inserted (1.8.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 14(1), 22(1); S.I. 2006/2177, art. 2
36AThe FundU.K.
(2)Schedule 4A (which makes provision in relation to the Fund) shall have effect.]
[F14936BPower to distribute fundsU.K.
(3)The [F150Secretary of State] may by order make provision limiting the amounts distributed under subsection (1).
(5)Before making an order under subsection (3) the [F151Secretary of State] shall consult—
F149Ss. 36B-36E inserted (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 15(2), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(c)
F150Words in s. 36B(3) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(5) (with art. 12)
F151Words in s. 36B(5) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(5) (with art. 12)
C54S. 36B functions transferred (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), arts. 1(2), 10(2)(c) (with arts. 10(3), 11, 12)
36CNon-lottery fundsU.K.
36DPower to give adviceU.K.
36EDirectionsU.K.
(1)In exercising any of its functions the Big Lottery Fund shall comply with any direction given to it [F152by the Secretary of State (subject to subsection (4))]
[F153(2)A direction under this section may, in particular, specify matters to be taken into account in determining the person to whom, the purposes for which and the conditions subject to which the Fund distributes money.]
(3)A direction under [F154this section may, in particular] —
[F155(ab)relate to the employment of staff;]
F156(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)in so far as it relates to a matter specified in [F157paragraphs (a) to (c)] —
(4)A direction under [F158this section, other than a direction given by virtue only of subsection (3), may not be given by the Secretary of State] in relation to Welsh, Scottish or Northern Ireland devolved expenditure, but—
(5)Before giving a direction under [F159this section, other than by virtue only of subsection (3), the Secretary of State] shall consult—
(7)Before giving a direction to the Fund [F160by virtue only of subsection (3) the Secretary of State] shall consult the Fund.
(b)obtain the consent of the [F161Secretary of State] .
(9)A report of the Fund under section 34 shall set out any directions given to the Fund under subsection (1) that had effect during the financial year to which the report relates.]
F152Words in s. 36E(1) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(7) (with art. 12)
F153S. 36E(2) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(8) (with art. 12)
F154Words in s. 36E(3) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(9)(a) (with art. 12)
F155S. 36E(3)(ab) inserted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(9)(b) (with art. 12)
F156S. 36E(3)(b) omitted (13.4.2011) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Big Lottery Fund) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/739), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7(4)(b) (with art. 3)
F157Words in s. 36E(3)(d) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(9)(c) (with art. 12)
F158Words in s. 36E(4) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(10) (with art. 12)
F159Words in s. 36E(5) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(11) (with art. 12)
F160Words in s. 36E(7) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(12) (with art. 12)
F161Words in s. 36E(8)(b) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(13) (with art. 12)
C55S. 36E functions transferred (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), arts. 1(2), 10(2)(c) (with arts. 10(3), 11, 12)
The National Lottery Charities BoardU.K.
F16237 The National Lottery Charities Board.U.K.
F162Ss. 37-39 repealed (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(6)(a), 22(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)(e)
F16238 Grants to charities etc.U.K.
F16239 Accounts.U.K.
The Millennium CommissionU.K.
F16340 The Millennium Commission.U.K.
F163Ss. 40-43 repealed (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(6)(b), 22(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)(e)
F16341 Grants in respect of projects.U.K.
F16342 Annual report.U.K.
F16343 Accounts.U.K.
[F164 The New Opportunities FundU.K.
F164Crossheading and ss. 43A-43D inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 7(2), 27(4)
F16543A The New Opportunities Fund.U.K.
F165Ss. 43A-43D repealed (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(6)(c), 22(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)(e)
F16543B Functions of the New Opportunities Fund.U.K.
F16543C Provisions supplemental to section 43B.U.K.
F16543CC Directions to New Opportunities Fund in or as regards ScotlandU.K.
F16543D] Accounts.U.K.
44 Interpretation of Part II.U.K.
[F166“charitable”, in relation to expenditure, means expenditure for a charitable, benevolent or philanthropic purpose.]
[F168“education” includes training and the provision of activities for children;
[F169“endowment” includes permanent endowment;]
“expenditure on or connected with the national heritage” [F170means expenditure for any purpose for which expenditure may be incurred under section 3, 3A or 4 of the National Heritage Act 1980]
[F171“joint scheme” means a joint scheme under section 25B;]
(2)For the purposes of the definition of “expenditure on or connected with the national heritage” in subsection (1), any reference in section 3 [F1723A or 4]of the National Heritage Act 1980 to the opinion of the Trustees shall be read, in relation to any body other than the Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund that is for the time being specified in section 23(3), as a reference to the opinion of that body.
[F173(3)A project or arrangement shall be regarded for the purposes of this Part as concerned or connected with health, education or the environment notwithstanding that it contains incidental provision—
[F174(4)Any reference in this Part to the distribution of money shall be construed as including the making or entering into of arrangements in accordance with section 25(1A) F175...; and related expressions used in this Part shall be construed accordingly.]
F166Words in s. 44(1) substituted (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 20, 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)
F167S. 44(1) entry omitted (1.12.2006) by virtue of National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(7), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)
F168Definitions in s. 44(1) inserted (2.7.1998 with application in relation to sums paid into the National Lottery Distribution Fund under s. 21(2) on or after 14.10.1997) by 1998 c. 22, s. 6(8)(9).
F169Words in s. 44(1) inserted (retrospectively) by National Lottery (Funding of Endowments) Act 2003 (c. 23), s. 1(8)(9)
F170Words in s. 44(1) substituted (4.3.1998) by 1997 c. 14, s. 3, Sch. Pt. I para. 5(a); S.I. 1998/292, art. 2
F171Definition in s. 44(1) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(2).
F172Words in s. 44(2) inserted (4.3.1998) by 1997 c. 14, s. 3, Sch. Pt. I para. 5(b); S.I. 1998/292, art. 2
F173S. 44(3) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 8(2).
F174S. 44(4) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 9(2).
F175Words in s. 44(4) repealed (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), s. 22(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(e)
Part IIIU.K. MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS RELATING TO LOTTERIES
F17645 Interpretation of Part III.U.K.
F176S. 45 repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), s. 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
Importation and exportation restrictionsU.K.
46 Importation and exportation restrictions.U.K.
(1)In section 1 of the M9Revenue Act 1898 (prohibition on the importation of advertisements and notices relating to lotteries) as it applies in the United Kingdom, after “importation” there shall be inserted “ from a place outside the British Islands and the member States ”.
(4)In Article 132(1) of the M10Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (general lottery offences)—
F177S. 46(3) repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), s. 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
M91898 c. 46.
M10S.I. 1985/1204 (N.I. 11).
Private lotteriesE+W+S
F17847 Private lotteries.E+W+S
F178Ss. 47-59 repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), s. 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
Societies’ lotteries and local lotteriesE+W+S
F17848 Registration of societies.E+W+S
F17849 Registration of lottery schemes.E+W+S
F17850 Lottery managers.E+W+S
F17851 Frequency of lotteries.E+W+S
F17852 Rules for lotteries.E+W+S
F17853 Offences.E+W+S
F17854 Powers of the Secretary of State to vary monetary limits and to prescribe or vary fees.E+W+S
F17855 Interpretation of the 1976 Act.E+W+S
Part IVE+W+S POOL BETTING
F17856 Removal of prohibition on the use of premises for the delivery of football pools coupons and stakes.E+W+S
F17857 Reduction of age limit in relation to football pool betting.E+W+S
F17858 Roll-over of prize money.E+W+S
F17859 Pool promoters’ dividends.E+W+S
60 Orders and regulations.U.K.
[F179(a)section 22(3A), 28 or 36B(3),]
[F180(aa)section 29A,]
(b)paragraph 2(5) of Schedule 3A,
F181[(2A)Subsection (2) does not apply to an order which contains only provision revoking an order under [F182section 22(3A) or 36B(3).]]
F183[(a)an order to which subsection (2) applies, or
F184[(3A)Subsection (3) does not apply to a statutory instrument which contains only provision revoking an order under paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 3A.
F185[(6)Any reference in this section to an order is a reference to an order of the Secretary of State F186... ]
P1S. 60(5) power partly exercised (10.4.1994): 3.5.1994 and 3.10.1994 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1994/1055.
F179S. 60(2)(a) substituted (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(8)(a), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)
F180S. 60(2)(aa) inserted (1.10.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 8(3), 22(1); S.I. 2006/2630, art. 2(b)
F181S. 60(2A) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 15(3), 27(4).
F182Words in s. 60(2A) substituted (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(8)(b), 22(1); S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)
F183S. 60(3)(a)(b) substituted for words in s. 60(3) (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 15(4), 27(4).
F184S. 60(3A)(3B) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 15(5), 27(4).
F185S. 60(6) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 15(6), 27(4).
F186Words in s. 60(6) omitted (9.11.2016) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(14) (with art. 12)
C56S. 60(2) excluded (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 8(6), 27(4).
C57S. 60(6) modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
61 Directions.U.K.
Any directions under this Act shall be given in writing and may be varied or revoked by subsequent directions.
62 Expenses.U.K.
63Northern IrelandU.K.
(1)This Act extends to Northern Ireland (except so far as it amends enactments that do not extend there).
F187S. 63(2) repealed (2.12.1999) by 1998 c. 47, s. 100(2), Sch. 15; S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.
64 Repeals.U.K.
The enactments mentioned in Schedule 10 are repealed to the extent specified in the third column of that Schedule.
I2S. 64 wholly in force at 3.5.1994; s. 64 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 65; s. 64 in force at 21.12.1993 to the extent that it relates to specified provisions of Schedule 10 by S.I. 1993/2632, art. 3; s. 64 in force in so far as not already in force by S.I. 1994/1055, art. 2.
65 Commencement.U.K.
This Act shall come into force on such date as the Secretary of State may by order appoint; and different dates may be so appointed for different provisions or for different purposes.
P2S. 65 power partly exercised (22.10.1993): 25.10.1993 and 21.12.1993 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1993/2632, arts. 2, 3
S. 65 power partly exercised (10.4.1994): 3.5.1994 and 3.10.1994 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1994/1055, arts. 2, 3
S. 65 power partly exercised (10.10.1994): 14.11.1994 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1994/2659, art. 2.
66 Short title.U.K.
This Act may be cited as the National Lottery etc. Act 1993.
SCHEDULE 1U.K. LEGALITY ETC. OF LOTTERIES FORMING PART OF THE NATIONAL LOTTERY
F1881. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F188Sch. 1 para. 1 repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), s. 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
F1892. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F189Sch. 1 para. 2 repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), s. 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
The Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (S.I. 1985/1204 (N.I. 11))U.K.
3(1)In Article 2(3) of the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (circumstances in which a lottery does not constitute gaming) after “Article 133, 134 or 135” there shall be inserted “ or a lottery forming part of the National Lottery for the purposes of Part I of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 ”.U.K.
(2)In Article 131 of that Order (illegality of lotteries) after “Schedule 20” there shall be inserted “ and to section 2(1) of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 ”.
(3)In Article 132 of that Order (general lottery offences) at the end of paragraph (2) (defences) there shall be added— “; or
(d)that the lottery to which the proceedings relate was a lottery forming part of the National Lottery for the purposes of Part I of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 or that at the date of the alleged offence the person charged believed, and had reasonable ground for believing, it to be such a lottery.”
F190SCHEDULE 2U.K.
F190Sch. 2 repealed (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 1(2), 26, Sch. 5 Pt. I; S.I. 1999/650, art. 2(c)
[F191Schedule 2AU.K. The [F192Gambling] Commission
F191Sch 2A inserted (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 1(5), Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 7; S.I. 1999/650, art. 2(b)
F192Word in Sch. 2A heading substituted (1.10.2013) by The Public Bodies (Merger of the Gambling Commission and the National Lottery Commission) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2329), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 10(a) (with art. 8, Sch. para. 43)
C59Sch. 2A modified (23.9.2006) by The National Lottery Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2630), art. 3
Status and capacityU.K.
F1931. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F193Sch. 2A paras. 1-8 omitted (1.10.2013) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Merger of the Gambling Commission and the National Lottery Commission) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2329), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 10(b) (with art. 8, Sch. para. 43)
F1933. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1934. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remuneration and allowancesU.K.
F1935. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1936. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1936A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1937. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty to give reasons for decisionsU.K.
9(1)It shall be the duty of the Commission to give to any person affected a written statement of their reasons for any decisions which they may make in the exercise of their functions under sections 5 to 10 or Schedule 3.U.K.
F19410. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F194Sch. 2A paras. 10-14 omitted (1.10.2013) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Merger of the Gambling Commission and the National Lottery Commission) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2329), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 10(b) (with art. 8, Sch. para. 43)
F19411. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application of seal and evidenceU.K.
F19412. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F19413. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F19414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
SCHEDULE 3U.K. REVOCATION OF LICENCES
Part IU.K. DISCRETIONARY GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION
1A condition in the licence has been contravened.
2Any information given by the licensee to the Director General—
(a)in or in connection with the application for the licence,
(b)in pursuance of a condition in the licence, or
(c)in making representations under section 8(2) or Part II of this Schedule,
was false in a material particular.
3(1)A proposal for a voluntary arrangement under Part I of the M15Insolvency Act 1986 or Part II of the M16Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 has been made in relation to the licensee.U.K.
(2)A petition F195... for the winding up of the licensee has been presented to the court.
(3)A resolution for the voluntary winding up of the licensee has been passed.
(4)A receiver or manager of the whole or any part of the licensee’s property has been appointed.
[F196(5)An administration application has been made or a notice of intention to appoint an administrator or a notice of an appointment of an administrator under paragraph 14 or 22 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45) has been filed.]
F195Words in Sch. 3 para. 3(2) omitted (15.9.2003) by virtue of The Enterprise Act 2002 (Insolvency) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2096), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 21(a) (with art. 6)
F196Sch. 3 para. 3(5) inserted (15.9.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Insolvency) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2096), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 21(b) (with art. 6)
M16S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I. 19).
4In the case of a licence granted under section 5—
(a)the licensee is not providing or proposing to provide facilities that are necessary or desirable for running the National Lottery;
(b)any person who is managing the business or any part of the business of running the National Lottery under the licence is not a fit and proper person to do so;
(c)any person for whose benefit that business is carried on is not a fit and proper person to benefit from it.
5In the case of a licence granted under section 6—
(a)the licensee is not taking or proposing to take steps that are necessary or desirable for preventing the commission of fraud by participants in any lottery promoted under the licence;
(b)a person who is managing the business or any part of the business of promoting lotteries under the licence is not a fit and proper person to do so;
(c)a person for whose benefit that business is carried on is not a fit and proper person to benefit from it.
Part IIU.K. PROCEDURE AND APPEALS
Notice of proposed revocationU.K.
6(1)Where the Director General proposes to revoke a licence, he shall serve a notice on the licensee stating—U.K.
(a)that he proposes to revoke the licence,
(b)the ground or grounds for revocation,
(c)that the licensee may within the period of twenty-one days beginning with the date of the notice either make written representations about the matter to him or notify him in writing of the licensee’s intention to make oral representations, F197. . .
F198[(cc)that the right of appeal conferred by paragraph 11 is dependent on the licensee having made such written or oral representations, and]
(d)the effect of sub-paragraph (2).
(2)If, within the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(c), the Director General receives neither written representations nor written notification of the licensee’s intention to make oral representations, the revocation shall take effect at the end of that period.
F197Word in Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 6(1)(c) repealed (2.9.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 4(2), 26, 27(5), Sch. 5 Pt. II.
F198Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 6(1)(cc) inserted (2.9.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 4(2), 27(5).
Suspension of licenceU.K.
7(1)The Director General may suspend a licence as from the date of any notice served in respect of it under paragraph 6 if—U.K.
(a)he reasonably believes that the ground or any of the grounds specified in the notice involves fraud by the licensee, or
(b)the ground or one of the grounds specified in the notice is the ground set out in paragraph 5(a).
(2)Where a licence is suspended under this paragraph—
(a)the suspension shall last until the revocation takes effect or the Director General decides not to revoke the licence [F199or an appeal against the revocation is allowed], and
(b)the notice shall inform the licensee accordingly.
F199Words in Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 7(2)(a) substituted (2.9.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 4(3), 27(5).
Decision by the Director GeneralU.K.
8(1)The Secretary of State may make regulations as to the procedure to be followed where a licensee’s intention to make oral representations is notified to the Director General as mentioned in paragraph 6(1)(c).U.K.
(a)for the revocation of the licence to take effect if the licensee fails to comply with any requirements imposed by or under the regulations, and
9(1)If any written representations against the revocation of a licence are made as mentioned in paragraph 6(1)(c) or any oral representations against the revocation of a licence are made in accordance with regulations under paragraph 8, the Director General shall after taking the representations into account—U.K.
(a)decide whether or not to revoke the licence, and
(b)serve a further notice on the licensee informing the licensee of his decision and (if the case so requires) of the effect of sub-paragraph (2).
(2)Where the decision is to revoke the licence, the revocation shall not take effect—
(a)until the end of such period as may be specified in the further notice, or
F200[(b)if the licensee appeals within that period against the revocation and the court makes an order under paragraph 11(2), until such time as is specified in the order,
(3)The period specified in the further notice shall be a period of at least twenty-eight days beginning with the date of that notice.
F200Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 9(2)(b) substituted (2.9.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 4(4), 27(5).
Appeals to the Secretary of StateU.K.
F20110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F201Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 10 repealed (2.9.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 4(5), 26, 27(5), Sch. 5 Pt. II.
[F202 Appeals]U.K.
F202Crossheading and para. 11 in Sch. 3 inserted (2.9.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 4(6), 27(5)
F203[11(1)Where the Director General decides under paragraph 9 to revoke a licence, the licensee may appeal against the decision on the grounds—U.K.
(4)Any appeal under this paragraph to the Court of Session shall be heard in the Outer House.]
F203Sch. 3Pt. II para. 11 inserted (2.9.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 4(6), 27(5)
F204[Schedule 3AU.K. Joint schemes: supplementary provisions
F204Sch. 3A inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F205InterpretationU.K.
F205Crossheading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F2061In this Schedule “year” means any period of twelve months.
F206Sch. 3A para. 1 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F207 Authorisation or approval by Secretary of StateU.K.
F207Crossheading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F2082(1)Where the maximum amount of money which could be distributed under section 25(1) under a particular joint scheme in any year exceeds £15 million, the joint scheme shall not have effect unless the Secretary of State makes an order authorising the scheme.U.K.
[F209(6)The Secretary of State’s functions under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) shall, in relation to any particular joint scheme applying–
(a)only in Scotland; or
(b)in one or more parts of the United Kingdom, including Scotland,
F208Sch. 3A para. 2 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F209Sch. 3A para. 2(6) added (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. para. 15(12) (with art. 8); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
C60Sch. 3A para. 2(1) (as read with Sch. 3A para. 2(6)(a)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
Sch. 3A para. 2(1) (as read with Sch. 3A para. 2(6)(b)): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
Sch. 3A para. 2(1): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
Sch. 3A para. 2(1): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
C61Sch. 3A para. 2(2) (as read with Sch. 3A para. 2(6)(a)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
Sch. 3A para. 2(2) (as read with Sch. 3A para. 2(6)(b)): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
Sch 3A para. 2(2): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
Sch. 3A para. 2(2): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
F210Contents of authorisations and approvalsU.K.
F210Crossheading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F2113An order under paragraph 2(1) or an approval under paragraph 2(2) shall—
F211Sch. 3A para. 3 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F212Effect of increasing annual limit on schemes authorised by orderU.K.
F212Crossheading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F2134Where—
F213Sch. 3A para. 4 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F214PowersU.K.
F214Crossheading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F2155(1)The powers conferred by section 25A may, in particular, be exercised by a body for the purpose of running or otherwise participating in a joint scheme.U.K.
F215Sch. 3A para. 5 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F216 ModificationU.K.
F216Crossheading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F2176(1)A joint scheme may be modified by the bodies participating in the scheme, but if any such modifications—U.K.
F217Sch. 3A para. 6 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F218TerminationU.K.
F218Crosshading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F2197(1)If, in the case of a joint scheme authorised by an order under paragraph 2(1), the Secretary of State revokes the order, the scheme shall terminate on the date on which the revocation takes effect.U.K.
F219Sch. 3A para. 7 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
C62Sch. 3A para. 7(1): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
Sch. 3A para. 7(1): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
C63Sch. 3A para. 7(2): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
Sch. 3A para. 7(2): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
F220Orders under s.29(1): participant ceasing to be distributing bodyU.K.
F220Crossheading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F2218(1)This paragraph applies in any case where an order under section 29(1) affects a body which, immediately before the order comes into force, is participating in a joint scheme.U.K.
F221Sch. 3A para. 8 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F222Authorisation to continue payments despite occurrence of certain eventsU.K.
F222Crossheading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F2239(1)This paragraph applies in any case where—U.K.
(7)Any authorisation under this paragraph must be in writing.]
F223Sch. 3A para. 9 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
SCHEDULE 4U.K. AMENDMENT OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE ACT 1980 (C.17)
1In section 1(2) (constitution of the Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund) for “ten” there shall be substituted “ fourteen ”.
2In section 2 (payments into the National Heritage Memorial Fund) after subsection (1) there shall be inserted—
“(1A)The Trustees shall pay into the Fund any sums paid to them under section 24 of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993.”
F2243. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F224Sch. 4 para. 3 repealed (4.3.1998) by 1997 c. 14, s. 3, Sch. Pt. I para. 6; S.I. 1998/292, art. 2.
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F225Sch. 4 para. 4 repealed (4.3.1998) by 1997 c. 14, s. 3, Sch. Pt. I para. 6; S.I. 1998/292, art. 2.
5In section 6(2) (investment of sums paid into the National Heritage Memorial Fund under section 2(1)) after “section 2(1)” there shall be inserted “ or (1A) ”.
6In section 17 (expenses and receipts) after “and” there shall be inserted “ subject to section 3(6A) above ”.
7In paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 1 (expenses of Trustees to be defrayed out of the National Heritage Memorial Fund) for “under this Act shall” there shall be substituted “ may ”.
[F226SCHEDULE 4AU.K.THE BIG LOTTERY FUND
F226Sch. 4A inserted (1.8.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), s. 22(1), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2177, art. 2
C64Sch. 4A: transfer of functions (13.4.2011) by The Transfer of Functions (Big Lottery Fund) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/739), arts. 1(2), 2(1)(e) (with art. 3)
C65Sch. 4A functions transferred (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), arts. 1(2), 10(2)(c) (with arts. 10(3), 11, 12)
Part 1U.K.Constitution
1(1)The Big Lottery Fund shall consist of [F227between 9 and 12] members appointed by the [F228Secretary of State] .U.K.
(2)The [F228Secretary of State] shall appoint one of the members as Chairman.
(3)The [F228Secretary of State] shall ensure that at any time—
(4)In complying with paragraphs (a) to (d) of sub-paragraph (3) the [F228Secretary of State] —
(5)The [F228Secretary of State] may by order vary the number specified in sub-paragraph (1).
(6)Before making an order under sub-paragraph (5) the [F228Secretary of State] shall consult—
F227Words in Sch. 4A para. 1(1) substituted (2.11.2011) by The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Big Lottery Fund) (Amendment of Schedule 4A) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2385), arts. 1, 2
F228Words in Sch. 4A substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(15)(a) (with art. 12)
3The Chairman or another member may resign his office by notice in writing to the [F228Secretary of State] .
4(1)The Chairman or another member may be removed from office by the [F228Secretary of State] on the grounds that—U.K.
(a)a bankruptcy order has been made against him [F229or a debt relief order has been made in respect of him (under Part 7A of the Insolvency Act 1986),] , his estate has been sequestrated or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors, or
(b)he is, in the opinion of the [F228Secretary of State] , unable, unfit or unwilling to discharge the functions of his office.
(2)Before exercising the power under sub-paragraph (1) in respect of a person appointed for the purpose of satisfying paragraph 1(3)(b), (c) or (d) the [F228Secretary of State] shall consult—
F229Words in Sch. 4A para. 4(1)(a) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 29(3) (with art. 5)
6The Fund may appoint staff (subject to any directions under [F230section 36E(3)(ab)] ).
F230Words in Sch. 4A para. 6 substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(15)(b) (with art. 12)
C66Sch. 4A para. 6 restricted (12.3.2009) by Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (c. 31), ss. 22(8), 31(1); S.I. 2009/490, art. 2
7(1)The Fund shall establish—U.K.
(a)in the case of the committee concerned with England, the [F228Secretary of State] ;
(3)A committee established under sub-paragraph (1) shall carry on its activities under such name as the committee may determine with the consent of the [F228Secretary of State] and—
C67Sch. 4A para. 7(1)(a) functions extended (12.3.2009) by Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (c. 31), s. 31(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(1); S.I. 2009/490, art. 2
C68Sch. 4A para. 7(1)(b) functions extended (12.3.2009) by Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (c. 31), s. 31(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(2); S.I. 2009/490, art. 2
C69Sch. 4A para. 7(1)(c) functions extended (12.3.2009) by Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (c. 31), s. 31(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(3); S.I. 2009/490, art. 2
C70Sch. 4A para. 7(1)(d) functions extended (12.3.2009) by Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (c. 31), s. 31(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(4); S.I. 2009/490, art. 2
Part 2U.K.Proceedings
Part 3U.K.Money
17(1)The Fund may pay to the Chairman, another member or a member of a committee—U.K.
(a)such remuneration as the [F228Secretary of State] may determine, and
(b)such travelling and other allowances as the [F228Secretary of State] may determine.
(2)The Fund may pay to or in respect of the Chairman or another member such sums as the [F228Secretary of State] may determine by way of, or in respect of, pensions, allowances or gratuities.
(3)If the [F228Secretary of State] thinks that there are special circumstances that make it right for a person ceasing to hold office as Chairman or member to receive compensation, the Fund may pay him such compensation as the [F228Secretary of State] may determine.
18(1)The Fund may (subject to any directions under [F231section 36E(3)(ab)] ) pay sums to or in respect of a member or former member of staff by way of or in respect of—U.K.
F231Words in Sch. 4A para. 18(1) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(15)(b) (with art. 12)
C71Sch. 4A para. 18 restricted (12.3.2009) by Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (c. 31), ss. 22(8), 31(1); S.I. 2009/490, art. 2
20(1)The Fund may deposit money in an interest-bearing account (but may not otherwise invest).U.K.
21(1)The Fund shall—U.K.
(a)keep proper accounting records [F232relating to the exercise of its functions under this Act] , and
[F233(b)prepare in respect of each financial year a statement of accounts relating to the exercise of those functions.]
(a)to the [F228Secretary of State] ,
(3)A copy of a statement must be sent under sub-paragraph (2) within such period, beginning with the end of the financial year to which the statement relates, as the [F228Secretary of State] may, with the consent of the Treasury, direct.
(b)lay a copy of the statement and his report before Parliament.]
F232Words in Sch. 4A para. 21(1)(a) inserted (12.3.2009) by Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (c. 31), s. 31(1), Sch. 3 para. 11(a); S.I. 2009/490, art. 2
F233Sch. 4A para. 21(1)(b) substituted (12.3.2009) by Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (c. 31), s. 31(1), Sch. 3 para. 11(b); S.I. 2009/490, art. 2
F234SCHEDULE 5U.K. THE NATIONAL LOTTERY CHARITIES BOARD
F234Sch. 5 repealed (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(9)(a), 22(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)(e)
F235SCHEDULE 6U.K. THE MILLENNIUM COMMISSION
F235Sch. 6 repealed (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(9)(b), 22(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)(e)
F236 Schedule 6AU.K. The New Opportunities Fund
F236Sch. 6A repealed (1.12.2006) by National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23), ss. 19(9)(c), 22(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3201, art. 2(d)(e)
F237SCHEDULE 7E+W+S REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES
F237Schs. 7-9 repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), s. 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
F237SCHEDULE 8E+W+S REGISTRATION OF SCHEMES: AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE 1976 ACT
F237SCHEDULE 9E+W+S SCHEDULE TO BE INSERTED IN THE 1976 ACT AFTER SCHEDULE 2
SCHEDULE 10U.K. REPEALS
I3Sch. 10 wholly in force at 3.5.1994; Sch. 10 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 65; provisions in Sch. 10 relating to the Revenue Act 1898 and the National Heritage Act 1980 in force at 21.12.1993 by S.I. 1993/2632, art. 3; Sch. 10 in force at 3.5.1994 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 1994/1055, art. 2.
61 & 62 Vict. c. 46. The Revenue Act 1898. Section 1 so far as it applies in the British Islands outside the United Kingdom and section 6(2).
1976 c. 32. The Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976. In section 5(3), paragraph (d) and the word “and” immediately preceding it.
In section 13(4), the words “or of section 11(6) or (8) above”.
In section 18(1), at the end of paragraph (e) the word “and”.
In Schedule 2, paragraphs 2 and 3(1)(a) and (c)(iii).
1980 c. 17. The National Heritage Act 1980. In section 3(6)(d), the words from “acting” to “1979”.