Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to his Department's updated Departmental Plan, published on 29 January 2018, whether he intends to publish a consultation on reform of Society Lottery regulation.

We are carefully considering the issues around society lotteries raised by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. We will continue to take advice from the Gambling Commission as we consider policy options and next steps. We hope to conclude considerations and provide an update in due course.