UKPGA-2004-25 Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 UK

is nominated for the purposes of this section by the Secretary of State in writing before the appointed day, and

on the appointed day is—

a reference to the Board in an agreement (whether written or not), instrument or other document shall be treated as a reference to the successor company, and

a reference in an agreement (whether written or not), instrument or other document to a member or officer of the Board shall be treated as a reference either—

whether or not they would otherwise be capable of being transferred by the Board,

without any instrument or other formality being required, and

irrespective of any requirement for consent that would otherwise apply.

nothing in that section or this section shall affect the operation of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, and

the Secretary of State shall not appoint the appointed day unless satisfied that sufficient notice has been given to enable compliance with any applicable requirement of those regulations.

the successor company and the Horserace Totalisator Board shall be treated as the same person, and

in particular, the transfer effected by section 2 shall be disregarded.

shall be disregarded for the purpose of section 12 of the Finance Act 1895 (c. 16) (duty on property vested by Act, &c.), and

shall not give rise to liability under an enactment about stamp duty or stamp duty land tax in respect of anything done (by any person) before the transfer.

section 42(2) of the Finance Act 1930 (c. 28) (relief from stamp duty),

section 27(3) of the Finance Act 1967 (c. 54) (stamp duty), or

paragraph 2 of Schedule 7 to the Finance Act 2003 (c. 14) (relief from stamp duty land tax).

the Secretary of State, or

a person nominated by the Secretary of State.

the nature and nominal value of securities to be issued;

timing;

terms of issue.

shall be issued as fully paid,

shall be treated for the purposes of the the Companies Act 2006 as having been paid up by virtue of payment of their nominal value in cash, and

shall be treated for the purposes of the Corporation Tax Acts as if they had been issued wholly in consideration of a subscription of an amount equal to their nominal value.

may be made before, on or after the appointed day, but

may not be made after the successor company has ceased to be wholly owned by the Crown.

occurred immediately after the end of the last complete accounting year of the Horserace Totalisator Board, and

transferred all property, rights and liabilities to which the Board was entitled or subject immediately before the end of that year.

to carry on pool betting business (in any form) in connection with horse races on approved horse racecourses,

by way of business to receive or negotiate bets in connection with horse races on approved horse racecourses on terms that all or part of the winnings shall be calculated or regulated directly or indirectly by reference to the amounts or rates of payments or distributions in respect of winning bets made by way of pool betting, and

to provide facilities in relation to a matter mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

may require the issue of the exclusive licence before, on or after the appointed day,

may require the issue of the exclusive licence after the successor company has ceased to be wholly owned by the Crown, and

may not require the issue of the exclusive licence more than once.

the successor company may authorise one or more other persons to do anything that the successor company is authorised to do by the exclusive licence, and

a person other than the successor company may not do anything that the successor company is authorised to do by the exclusive licence, except in accordance with an authorisation under paragraph (a).

for payment to or by the successor company;

for agency or commission;

about facilities to be provided by the successor company under subsection (1)(c).

may make an order revoking the exclusive licence if they think that a term or condition of the licence has been breached, and

shall make an order revoking the exclusive licence if the Secretary of State so directs.

must specify the reasons for the revocation (or, in the case of revocation pursuant to a direction under subsection (7)(b), the reasons for the direction specified under subsection (8)), and

shall take effect at such time as the order may specify.

renewed, or

issued or revoked otherwise than in accordance with subsection (1) or (7).

would be in the best interests of members of the public who are in the habit of placing bets on horse races;

would be in the best interests of the sport of horse racing;

would promote the objectives of—

sections 4(1) and 4A(1) of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c. 2) (restriction on pool betting) (as substituted by section 10 of this Act) shall not apply in relation to anything done—

nothing in section 4 or 4A of that Act shall prejudice the generality of section 8(5)(b) above.

the successor company or a person authorised under section 8(5)(a) above may apply under section 9(2) of that Act for the grant or renewal of a betting office licence authorising the use of premises for carrying on activity in accordance with the exclusive licence,

a betting office licence under section 9(2) of that Act shall not authorise the use of premises for doing anything prohibited by section 8(5)(b), and

section 9(1) of that Act disapplies section 1(1) of that Act only in relation to activity authorised by a betting office licence.

the successor company shall not be treated as a bookmaker for the purposes of that Act by virtue of anything done in accordance with the exclusive licence, and

a person authorised under section 8(5)(a) above shall not be treated as a bookmaker for the purposes of that Act by virtue of anything done in accordance with the authorisation.

section 4(1) of that Act, in the case of anything done on a track, or

section 4A(1) of that Act, in the case of anything done otherwise than on a track,

Civil Procedure Rules, and

section 1 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41) (allocation of business between High Court and county courts).

a provision of this Part,

the operation of the successor company on or after the appointed day, or

the listing, issue, sale or other disposal of securities of the successor company or a company associated with it.

any request of the Secretary of State to provide information or assistance in connection with a matter specified in subsection (1)(a) to (c), and

any direction of the Secretary of State made in connection with a matter specified in subsection (1)(a) to (c).

by a Minister of the Crown,

by the nominee of a Minister of the Crown, or

by a company of which all the shares are held by the Crown.

repeal any of sections 24 to 30 of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (levy);

repeal a provision of the Horserace Betting Levy Act 1969 (c. 14);

repeal a provision of the Horserace Betting Levy Act 1981 (c. 30);

provide for the Horserace Betting Levy Board to cease to exist.

repeal different provisions at different times;

repeal a provision generally or only to a specified extent;

make consequential provision (which may include provision amending or repealing an enactment, in addition to the provision made by section 17 and Schedule 4).

modifying the effect of a provision pending its repeal;

about the conduct of the Horserace Betting Levy Board pending the repeal of section 24 of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963;

about the conduct of the Bookmakers' Committee pending the repeal of section 26 of that Act;

about the conduct of an appeal tribunal pending the repeal of section 29 of that Act.

to a person specified in the scheme, and

at a time specified in the scheme.

the Board shall comply with the direction,

the Secretary of State may approve the scheme with or without modification, and

if approved, the scheme shall have effect.

shall specify a date by which the transfer scheme is to be made;

may specify property, rights or liabilities to be transferred by the transfer scheme;

may specify to whom property, rights or liabilities are to be transferred by the transfer scheme.

the Board fails to comply with a direction under subsection (2), or

the Secretary of State decides not to approve a scheme submitted under that subsection.

the improvement of breeds of horses,

the advancement or encouragement of veterinary science or veterinary education, or

the improvement of horse racing.

may bring this section into force by provision included in an order made under section 15(1), and

shall not make an order under section 15(1)(d) providing for the Horserace Betting Levy Board to cease to exist unless the order also makes provision, or an earlier order under section 15(1) has made provision, bringing this section into force at or before the time when that Board ceases to exist.

shall continue to have effect after commencement as if issued by the Gaming Board for Great Britain under that section as amended by Schedule 4,

may be revoked by the Gaming Board for Great Britain, and

shall expire at the end of the period of three years beginning with the date of commencement (but without prejudice to the power to issue a new certificate).

for a tax provision not to apply, or to apply with modifications, in respect of anything done under or in consequence of a transfer scheme;

for anything done under or in consequence of a transfer scheme to have or not have a specified consequence, or to be treated in a specified way, for the purposes of a tax provision;

for anything done in connection with, or done by a person with rights in connection with, anything that was at any time transferred under a transfer scheme, to have or not have a specified consequence, or to be treated in a specified way, for the purposes of a tax provision;

for a tax provision not to apply, or to apply with modifications, in respect of anything transferred under a transfer scheme;

for anything transferred under a transfer scheme to be treated in a specified way for the purposes of a tax provision;

for the withdrawal of relief (whether or not granted by virtue of the regulations), and the charging of tax, in connection with anything done under or in consequence of a transfer scheme where a specified event occurs, or specified conditions are satisfied, whether on or after the commencement of the scheme;

for a power under this Part, or anything done in exercise of a power under this Part, to have or not have a specified consequence, or to be treated in a specified way, for the purposes of a tax provision.

shall be made by statutory instrument, and

shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

for determining in respect of any period the proportion of proceeds of lotteries forming part of the National Lottery that is attributable to Olympic Lotteries, or

enabling the Gambling Commission to determine that proportion in respect of any period.

the Commission shall, after consulting the licensee, vary the licence so as to introduce provision of a kind specified in subsection (2)(a) or (b) above, and

the variation shall take effect at such time as the Commission shall specify (whether or not the licensee consents).

that the International Olympic Committee has elected a city other than London as the host city for the 2012 Olympic Games, or

that the election of London by the International Olympic Committee as the host city for the 2012 Olympic Games has been revoked.

a licence to which this section applies shall cease to have effect in so far as it relates to an Olympic Lottery on such date as may be specified in the order under subsection (3), and

the National Lottery Commission may not grant a licence to which this section applies.

any licence to which this section applies that has effect immediately before the termination date shall cease to have effect on that date in so far as it relates to an Olympic Lottery, and

the Gambling Commission may not grant a licence to which this section applies in respect of a period of time falling wholly or partly on or after the termination date.

in respect of expenses of the Secretary of State... in connection with functions under this Part;

in respect of expenses incurred or to be incurred by the National Debt Commissioners in making investments under section 27;

into the National Lottery Distribution Fund;

to the Greater London Authority;

to the National Olympic Committee;

into the Consolidated Fund for the purpose of meeting payments made or to be made under paragraph 10 of Schedule 4 to the Gambling Act 2005, so far as those payments relate to expenses of the Gambling Commission incurred or to be incurred in exercising its relevant functions .

treated as having been paid into the National Lottery Distribution Fund by virtue of section 5(6) of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (c. 39) (general payments into fund), or

allocated entirely for expenditure on or connected with sport and held in accordance with section 23(2) of that Act (distributing bodies for sports).

a provision of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 other than section 10C,

this Part, and

section 6(2) of the National Lottery Act 2006.

may be re-invested by the National Debt Commissioners, and

unless re-invested, shall be paid into the Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund.

treated as having been paid into the National Lottery Distribution Fund by virtue of section 5(6) of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (general payments into fund), or

allocated entirely for expenditure on or connected with sport and held in accordance with section 23(2) of that Act (distributing bodies for sports).

the provision of facilities which are necessary or expedient if London is to be the host city of the 2012 Olympic games, or

any other service or function which it is necessary or expedient to provide or undertake if London is to be the host city of the 2012 Olympic Games.

the Olympic Charter, and

any agreement entered into by or on behalf of the International Olympic Committee in the course of or in connection with the election of London as the host city for the 2012 Olympic Games.

facilities outside London;

cultural and other events held in accordance with a provision of the Olympic Charter or in accordance with an agreement entered into by or on behalf of the International Olympic Committee.

as to repayment (with or without interest);

providing for payments to be made only with the consent of a specified person.

satisfying the requirements of subsection (2), or

not satisfying those requirements.

prepare a policy for the distribution of money under section 30, or

review and revise the policy.

estimate the Distributor’s annual income,

specify the sources of the income estimated,

specify matters in respect of which the Distributor thinks that it will or may make grants or loans, and

estimate, where possible, the amount of grants or loans that the Distributor will or may make.

the form of the policy;

the content of the policy.

shall submit a draft of the policy or revision to the Secretary of State..., and

shall consult—

the Secretary of State...,

the Mayor of London,

the National Olympic Committee, and

the British Paralympic Association.

provide for the transfer of property, rights or liabilities of the Distributor to—

make provision enabling a person to receive anything transferred under paragraph (a) (and that provision shall have effect despite any other enactment or instrument);

establish a body corporate;

make consequential, incidental or transitional provision which may, in particular—

treated as having been paid into the National Lottery Distribution Fund by virtue of section 5(6) of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (c. 39) (general payments into fund), or

allocated entirely for expenditure on or connected with sport and held in accordance with section 23(2) of that Act (distributing bodies for sports).

may transfer rights and liabilities relating to employees, but

shall not affect the operation of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006.

a reference to the 2012 Olympic Games is a reference to—

“the National Olympic Committee” means the National Olympic Committee of the United Kingdom,

“the Organising Committee” means the Organising Committee established by the National Olympic Committee,

“the Paralympic Games” means the events known by that name and in connection with which the Organising Committee has functions by virtue of an agreement between that committee and the International Olympic Committee,

“the Olympic Charter” means the Olympic Charter of the International Olympic Committee, and

any expression used in connection with the Olympic Games (including an expression mentioned in this section) shall have the meaning which it has in or in accordance with the Olympic Charter of the International Olympic Committee (as it has effect from time to time).

a reference to functions under Part I of that Act shall be treated as including a reference to functions under this Part of this Act ... and

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the definition in subsection (3) of “the net proceeds of the National Lottery” shall be treated as including a reference to sums paid into the Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund by virtue of section 24 of this Act.

the reference to the functions of the Commission under sections 5 to 10A of that Act shall be treated as including a reference to the functions of the Commission under or in accordance with this Part....

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in subsection (1) for “under section 21(2)” substitute “ by virtue of section 5(6) or 10A ” ,

omit subsection (3)(e), and

at the end of subsection (4) add “ and to section 25 of the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004. ”

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taking the reference to section 32 of that Act as a reference to section 27 of this Act, and

with any other necessary modifications.

this Part, or

any other enactment.

may make provision generally or only in relation to specified cases or circumstances,

may make different provision for different circumstances, and

may include incidental, consequential or transitional provision.

England and Wales,

Scotland, and

Northern Ireland.

any expenditure of the Secretary of State in connection with this Act,

any expenditure of the National Debt Commissioners in connection with this Act, and

any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under another enactment.

may make provision that has effect generally or only for specified purposes,

may make different provision for different purposes,

may include incidental, consequential or transitional provision, and

shall be made by statutory instrument.

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 shall be amended as follows.

In section 1 (restriction on using premises for betting)—

in subsection (1)(a) for “section 4(1)” substitute “ section 4(2), (3) or (5) ”, and

in subsection (5)(a) omit “but no other races”.

In section 3 (authorisation of agents)—

in subsection (1) omit—

in subsection (2) omit—

in subsection (3) omit—

In section 5(3) (restriction of betting on tracks) omit—

“by the Totalisator Board or, with the authority of that Board, by the persons having the management of that racecourse”, and

“by that Board or, as the case may be, by those persons”.

In section 6(1) (restriction of bookmaking on tracks) omit “only”.

In section 9 (betting office licences and betting agency permits)—

in subsection (1) omit the words from “Provided that” to the end,

subsection (2)(b) shall cease to have effect, and

in subsection (2)(c)(i) omit—

In section 11(1) (bookmaker’s permit and betting agency permit: cancellation and disqualification) after “, 4(1)” insert “ , 4A(1) ”.

Section 12 (which establishes the Horserace Totalisator Board) shall cease to have effect.

Section 14 (Tote’s monopoly in relation to pool betting) shall cease to have effect.

Section 15 (Tote’s additional powers and duties) shall cease to have effect.

In section 16(1) (totalisators on licensed tracks) for “4(1)(b)” substitute “ 4(5) ”.

for “seven other members” substitute “ six other members ”, and

omit subsection (2)(e).

for “, the Bookmakers' Committee and the Totalisator Board respectively” substitute “ or the Bookmakers' Committee ”, and

for “subsection (2)(b), (d) or (e)” substitute “ subsection (2)(b) or (d) ”.

In section 30 (contributions by Totalisator Board)—

in each place (including in the heading) before “Totalisator Board” insert “ successor company to the ”, and

after subsection (1) insert—

In section 31 (accounts and reports)—

in subsection (1)—

for subsection (2) substitute—

In section 52(1) (penalties) after “4,” insert “ 4A, ”.

In section 55(1) (interpretation)—

in the definition of “bookmaker” omit—

after the definition of “game of chance” and “gaming” insert—,

after the definition of “player” insert—,

omit the definition of “recognised horse race”,

in the definition of “registered pool promoter” for “section 4(2)” substitute “ section 4A(3) ”, and

omit the definitions of—

In paragraph 19(a)(i) of Schedule 1 (permits) omit “in the case of an applicant other than the Totalisator Board,”.

In paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 to the Gaming Act 1968 (Gaming Board: remuneration of staff, &c.) after “(including the inspectors appointed under section 43 of this Act” insert “ and the supervising accountant and technical adviser appointed under Schedule 1A to the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c. 2) and anyone acting under the authority of the supervising accountant or technical adviser) ”.

In section 5 of the Horserace Betting Levy Act 1969 (annual contribution by Totalisator Board)—

in each place in subsection (1) (and the heading) before “Totalisator Board” insert “ successor company to the ”,

in subsection (1) for ‘object’ substitute ‘objects’, and

after subsection (1) insert—

In Part II of Schedule 1A to the Race Relations Act 1976 (persons subject to statutory duty) omit— “ The Horserace Totalisator Board. ”

Section 17 of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (extension of powers of Tote) shall cease to have effect.

In Part VI of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public authorities) omit— “ The Horserace Totalisator Board. ”

In this Schedule—“the Board” means the Horserace Betting Levy Board,“transfer direction” means a direction of the Secretary of State under section 16(2), and“transfer scheme” means a transfer scheme under section 16.

The Board shall on request give the Secretary of State information or assistance in connection with—

a transfer direction which the Secretary of State has given or may give, or

a transfer scheme which the Secretary of State has made or may make.

rights to receive payments by way of consideration for transfer or otherwise, and

liabilities to make payments.

the Secretary of State, and

the Treasury.

The Secretary of State may with the consent of the Treasury enter into an agreement which confers or imposes on the Secretary of State rights or liabilities in respect of anything which has been or is to be transferred by a transfer scheme.

A transfer scheme—

may transfer property, rights or liabilities whether or not they would otherwise be capable of being transferred,

may dispense with a formality in relation to a transfer (whether or not it would otherwise be required by virtue of an enactment or instrument),

may dispense with a requirement for consent (whether arising under an enactment, an instrument or an agreement),

may provide for a transfer not to have an effect which it would otherwise have by virtue of an enactment, instrument or agreement, and

may provide for a transfer to have an effect different to that which it would otherwise have by virtue of an enactment, instrument or agreement.

In specifying property, rights or liabilities to be transferred a transfer scheme—

may use any manner of description (which may include reference to criteria specified in the scheme or to be determined in accordance with the scheme),

may provide for exceptions, and

may provide for the division of property, rights or liabilities in a manner specified in the scheme or to be determined in accordance with the scheme.

A transfer scheme may transfer property, rights or liabilities which—

do not exist when the scheme is made but do exist when the transfer takes effect, or

become property, rights or liabilities of the Board after the scheme is made and before the transfer takes effect.

A transfer scheme may transfer property, rights or liabilities to more than one person; and a scheme making provision under this paragraph may provide for property, rights or liabilities—

to vest jointly in a manner specified by the scheme or determined in accordance with the scheme, or

to be divided in a manner specified by the scheme or determined in accordance with the scheme.

A transfer scheme—

may impose obligations on a person to whom property, rights or liabilities are transferred,

may require a person to whom property, rights or liabilities are transferred to enter into an agreement of a specified kind or for a specified purpose,

may make provision for the enforcement of an obligation imposed by virtue of this paragraph (which may, in particular, provide for an obligation to be treated as if it arose under a contract between specified persons), and

may make provision for the enforcement of a requirement included in a scheme by virtue of this paragraph.

as a result of a provision of the scheme—

an effect of that result is to reduce the value of—

provide for compensation to be paid by a transferee;

provide for compensation to be paid by the transferor;

provide for compensation to be paid by the Secretary of State;

provide for arbitration (as to liability or quantum).

a reference to a third-party right, in relation to a provision of a transfer scheme, is a reference to a right of a person who under that provision is neither the transferor nor a transferee,

a reference to a third-party liability, in relation to a provision of a transfer scheme, is a reference to a liability of a person who under that provision is neither the transferor nor a transferee,

a reference to a right’s being enforceable includes a reference to its being enforceable if certain events occur or circumstances appertain,

“transferee” means a person to whom property, rights or liabilities are transferred under a transfer scheme, and

“transferor” means the Board.

A transfer scheme may make consequential, incidental or transitional provision; in particular, a transfer scheme—

may provide for anything done by or in relation to the Board to have effect as if done by or in relation to another person,

may permit anything (which may include legal proceedings), which is in the process of being done by or in relation to the Board when a provision of a transfer scheme takes effect, to be continued by or in relation to another person, and

may provide for a reference to the Board in an agreement (whether written or not), instrument or other document to be treated as a reference to another person.

a transfer scheme provides for the transfer of specified property, rights or liabilities, and

the transfer has not yet taken effect (whether or not another transfer under the scheme has taken effect).

a transfer scheme provides for the transfer of specified property, rights or liabilities, and

the transfer has taken effect.

the person to whom the transfer is made, and

any other person specified in or in relation to the provision to be modified.

The Secretary of State shall consult the Board before—

giving a transfer direction,

modifying a transfer scheme under section 16(2)(b) or paragraph 14 or 15,

approving a transfer scheme, or

making a transfer scheme.

The Secretary of State shall not approve or make a transfer scheme which provides for the transfer to a person of property, rights or liabilities unless satisfied that the person has consented to—

the transfer, and

the terms of the scheme relevant to the transfer.

If the Secretary of State directs the Board to prepare accounts in respect of a specified period ending with the day on which a transfer scheme comes into force—

the Board shall comply with the request,

the Board shall arrange for the accounts to be audited by qualified accountants,

the Board shall submit the accounts and the auditors' report to the Secretary of State, and

the Secretary of State shall lay a copy of the accounts and the auditors' report before Parliament.

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 shall be amended as follows.

In section 55(1) (interpretation)—

in the definition of “approved horse racecourse” for “issued by the Levy Board” substitute “ issued by the Gaming Board for Great Britain ”, and

omit the entries for—

In Schedule 1 (bookmaker’s permits, betting agency permits and betting office licences)—

paragraph 25A shall cease to have effect, and

paragraph 36 shall cease to have effect.

In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments, &c. subject to investigation) omit— “ Horserace Betting Levy Board. ”

Section 59 of the Finance Act 1969 (disclosure of information by Customs and Excise to Levy Board) shall cease to have effect.

In Part III of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (other disqualifying offices) omit— “ Member appointed by the Secretary of State of the Horserace Betting Levy Board. ”

In Part II of Schedule 1A to the Race Relations Act 1976 (persons subject to statutory duty) omit— “ The Horserace Betting Levy Board. ”

In Part VI of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public authorities) omit— “ The Horserace Betting Levy Board. ”

shall appoint the members of the Olympic Lottery Distributor, and

shall appoint one of the members as Chairman.

the Mayor of London, and

the National Olympic Committee.

A person shall hold and vacate office as Chairman or other member of the Distributor in accordance with the terms of his appointment (subject to this Schedule).

The Secretary of State shall not appoint a person to hold office as Chairman or other member of the Distributor for a term of more than five years.

The Chairman or another member of the Distributor may resign his office by notice in writing to the Secretary of State....

The Chairman or another member of the Distributor may be removed from office by the Secretary of State... on the grounds that—

a bankruptcy order has been made against him, his estate has been sequestrated or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors, or

he is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State..., unable, unfit or unwilling to discharge the functions of his office.

A person who ceases, otherwise than by virtue of paragraph 5, to be Chairman or another member of the Distributor may be re-appointed.

The Distributor may appoint staff.

must include a member or employee of the Distributor, but

may also include persons who are neither members nor employees of the Distributor.

The Distributor shall not be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.

In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13) (departments, &c. subject to investigation) insert at the appropriate place— “ Olympic Lottery Distributor. ”

In Part III of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24) (other disqualifying offices) insert at the appropriate place— “ Chairman, or member in receipt of remuneration, of the Olympic Lottery Distributor. ”

In Part III of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25) (other disqualifying offices) insert at the appropriate place— “ Chairman, or member in receipt of remuneration, of the Olympic Lottery Distributor. ”

a member,

an employee,

a committee, or

any other person.

subsection (4) (power to accept delegation),

subsections (5) to (7) (sub-delegation), and

subsections (8) to (11) (general).

relate to the management and control of money received by the Distributor,

relate to the terms and conditions on which grants or loans are made under section 30,

require the Distributor to obtain the Secretary of State’s... consent before taking action of a specified kind,

require the Distributor to provide information,

relate to the employment of staff, or

with the consent of the Treasury, relate to—

The Distributor may, subject to this Schedule, regulate its own procedure and that of its committees (and in particular may specify a quorum for meetings).

In Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51) (definition of public records) the following entry shall be inserted at the appropriate place in Part II of the Table at the end of paragraph 3— “ Olympic Lottery Distributor. ”

The validity of proceedings of the Distributor shall not be affected by—

a vacancy among its members, or

a defect in the appointment of a person as Chairman or member.

such remuneration as the Secretary of State... may determine, and

such travelling and other allowances as the Secretary of State... may determine.

remuneration,

allowances,

pensions,

gratuities, or

compensation for loss of employment.

The Distributor may make payments in respect of expenditure (which may include expenditure of a capital nature) by—

the Distributor, or

a person to whom it delegates functions under paragraph 13.

The Distributor may deposit money in an interest-bearing account (but may not otherwise invest).

may not be used to make grants or loans under section 30,

may be made only where the Secretary of State... thinks the Distributor’s income is or is likely to be insufficient to meet the expenditure to which the payment relates, and

may be made on conditions (which may include conditions about repayment).

The Distributor may accept gifts.

keep proper accounting records, and

prepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year.

to the Secretary of State..., and

to the Comptroller and Auditor General.

examine, certify and report on a statement received under this paragraph, and

lay a copy of the statement and his report before Parliament.

beginning with the coming into force of section 29, and

ending with the following 31st March.

In section 1(5)(a), “but no other races”.

In section 3(1)—“or to the Totalisator Board”,“or, as the case may be, by the said Board”, and“or by the said Board”.

In section 3(2)—“or to the said Board”, and“or, as the case may be, the Board”.

In section 3(3)—“The said Board”, and“by that Board or, as the case may be,”.

In section 5(3)—“by the Totalisator Board or, with the authority of that Board, by the persons having the management of that racecourse”, and“by that Board or, as the case may be, by those persons”.

In section 6(1) “only”.

In section 9—in subsection (1) the words from “Provided that” to the end, subsection (2)(b), in subsection (2)(c)(i) “or by the Totalisator Board”, and in subsection (2)(c)(i) “or, as the case may be, with or through that Board”.

Section 12.

Section 14.

Section 15.

Section 24(2)(e).

In section 31(1)—“and the Totalisator Board”,“of each of the Boards”, and“in question”.

In section 55(1)—in the definition of “bookmaker”, “other than the Totalisator Board”, and the definitions of “recognised horse race”, “sponsored pool betting” and “the Totalisator Board”.

In paragraph 19(a)(i) of Schedule 1, “in the case of an applicant other than the Totalisator Board,”.

Section 17.

Section 21(2).

Section 22(3)(e).

Section 30.