New Clause 1 - GUIDANCE TO DISTRIBUTING BODIES
National Lottery Bill
‘After section 27 of the National Lottery etc. Act (1993) (c. 39), insert—
“27AGuidance to distributing bodies
(1)The Secretary of State shall issue guidance to the distributing bodies on the distribution of lottery funds, including reference to—
(a)the means of ensuring that lottery funding is allocated without political interference;
(b)the distinction between essential and desirable government expenditure;
(c)the distinction between core central government expenditure and lottery funding;
(d)the distinction between local government expenditure and lottery funding;
(e)the means of ensuring transparency in the funding of projects which receive both national lottery and government funding in relation to—
(i)accounting practice, and
(ii)public announcements.
(2)Before issuing guidance under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult—
(a)the distributing bodies;
(b)bodies (other than public or local authorities) whose activities are not carried on for profit;
(c)the national Lottery Promotions Unit; and
(d)representatives of local government.
(3)Guidance issued under subsection (1) must have regard to the 1998 Compact between the Government and the Voluntary and Community Sector.
(4)Guidance under subsection (1) shall not be issued unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.
(5)The distributing bodies shall report from time to time on how the guidance issued under subsection (1) has been taken into account.”.’.—[Mr. Don Foster.]