Written questions

National Lottery: Licensing

Commons · Question 112287 · Tabled 10 Feb 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 16 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Lisa Smart

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what is her planned timescale for further reviewing reform of annual society lottery licence limits.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 16 Feb 2026

Society lotteries are a vital fundraising tool for many charities, community groups, sports clubs and other non-commercial organisations. We want to see them continue to thrive, alongside the National Lottery.On 26 June 2025, the Government announced it w...