Written question asked by Teddy Taylor (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 June 2004. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Monday, 28 June 2004 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much has been raised for charitable purposes through National Lottery funding since its establishment. - Inc figures.

Answer: Sir Teddy Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much has been raised for charitable purposes through National Lottery funding since its establishment. [180448] Estelle Morris: From the inception of the National Lottery to 31 May 2004, the charitable, expenditure good cause has received £2,718,682,810.93. This money has been for distribution by the Community Fund. This is made up of £2,469,620,150.50 in income from Lottery operations and £249,062,660.43 in investment returns accrued on balances held for distribution prior to their dispersal to project operators.

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