Government unveils new approach to lottery
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The Labour party in the UK is to launch a National Lottery Bill which will expand the scope of the funds to include education and health. Money from the midweek lottery will go to after-school clubs, establishing healthy living centres, computer training for teachers and the setting up of an Endowment for Science and the Arts. Each region will receive a proportion of the funds. The government would prefer the lottery to be run by a not-for-profit operator, and it seems unlikely that Camelot will renew its lottery operating contract on expiry in November 2001.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 1997
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Should the Government invest in the ETB?
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Leisure consultant, Ken Robinson and hotelier, Martin Cummings present the case for and against Government investment in the English Tourist Board. Robinson maintains central funding necessary to finance research and information services. Investment is essential to promote growth and facilitate regional coordination. Cummings argues good business management would render Government investment unnecessary. Tourism is a business enterprise not part of the arts development progaramme. Profits often increase when Government subsidies are removed.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 1992
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Government bans sale of school playing fields
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The UK government has ordered an investigation into the sale of school playing fields, and placed a ban on their sale until its the results of the enquiry are known. A report from the Central Council for Physical Recreation expresses horror at the extent of playing field sales, a practice which has been encouraged in local authority legislation. The report says that 1,272 playing fields have been developed, or become available for development, in the 12 years to 1997.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 1997
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