division_name: National Lottery
motion: <p class="" pid=".279.3/1" pwmotiontext="yes">I beg to move,</p>
  
  <p class="indent" pid=".279.3/2" pwmotiontext="yes">That this House notes that since its creation in 1994 by the last Conservative Government, the National Lottery has raised over #12 billion for good causes; believes that the principle that Lottery money should not be used to fund projects that are the responsibility of the Government has been undermined by the establishment of the New Opportunities Fund and that this has also significantly reduced the money available for original good causes; further notes that grants made to organisations like the National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns and the Communities Empowerment Network have destroyed public trust in the Lottery, with the result that ticket sales are falling rapidly; and calls upon the Government to take urgent action to restore public confidence and to return the Lottery to its original purpose of raising money to support deserving causes that command widespread public support.</p>
  
  <p class="" pid=".288.0/1" pwmotiontext="yes">I beg to move, To leave out from XHouse" to the end of the Question, and to add instead thereof:</p>
  
  <p class="indent" pid=".288.0/2" pwmotiontext="yes">Xwelcomes the fact that the Lottery has so far generated over #12 billion for investment in good causes and has brought much needed support for sport, the arts and heritage, charities, and organisations dealing with health, education and the environment; notes that the Lottery has created funds for projects to mark the new millennium; also notes that the typical constituency has received millions of pounds of Lottery funding, often transforming local communities and their economies; welcomes the contribution that Lottery funding has made throughout the United Kingdom; believes that Lottery players can have full confidence in the Lottery and in Lottery fund distribution; and welcomes the current review being undertaken by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to ensure that the Lottery continues to make the fullest possible contribution to the nation."</p>
  
  <p pid=".328.3/1" pwmotiontext="yes"><i>Question put accordingly,</i> That the original words stand part of the Question:&#8212;</p>
  
  <p pid=".328.3/2" pwmotiontext="yes"><i>The House divided:</i> Ayes 138, Noes 391.</p>