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Mr. Simeons
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people at present held in prison
I am also aware of proposals made by a number of local authorities and other bodies for amendment of the law to allow the promotion of lotteries for various charitable, sporting and other purposes. I intend to consider, in consultation with my colleagues, the wider issues raised by these suggestions. The Government will not entertain proposals for any further amendment of the law relating to lotteries until this review is complete.