23 The distributing bodies.U.K.
(1)So much of any sum paid into the Distribution Fund as is allocated for expenditure on or connected with the arts shall be held in the Distribution Fund—
[F1(a)as to [F271.1 per cent.], for distribution by the Arts Council of England,
(b)as to [F37.74 per cent.], for distribution by the Scottish Arts Council,
(c)as to 5 per cent., for distribution by the Arts Council of Wales, F4. . .
(d)as to 2.8 per cent., for distribution by [F5the Arts Council of Northern Ireland][F6F7. . .
(e)as to 12.2 per cent., for distribution by the Film Council][F8, and
(f)as to 1.16 per cent, for distribution by Scottish Screen.]]
(2)So much of any sum paid into the Distribution Fund as is allocated for expenditure on or connected with sport shall be held in the Distribution Fund—
(a)as to [F975.6 per cent.], for distribution by [F10the English Sports Council],
(b)as to [F118.1 per cent.], for distribution by the Scottish Sports Council,
(c)as to [F124.5 per cent.], for distribution by the Sports Council for Wales, and
(d)as to [F132.6 per cent.], for distribution by the Sports Council for Northern Ireland[F14 and
(e)as to 9.2 per cent., for distribution by the United Kingdom Sports Council.]
(3)So much of any sum paid into the Distribution Fund as is allocated for expenditure on or connected with the national heritage shall be held in the Distribution Fund for distribution by the Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
(4)So much of any sum paid into the Distribution Fund as is allocated for charitable expenditure shall be held in the Distribution Fund for distribution by the National Lottery Charities Board (established under section 37).
(5)So much of any sum paid into the Distribution Fund as is allocated for expenditure on projects to mark the year 2000 and the beginning of the third millennium shall be held in the Distribution Fund for distribution by the Millennium Commission (established under section 40).
[F15(6)So much of any sum paid into the Distribution Fund as is allocated for expenditure on or connected with health, education or the environment shall be held in the Distribution Fund for distribution by the New Opportunities Fund (established under section 43A).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 23(1)(a)-(d) substituted (13.6.1994) by S.I. 1994/1342, art. 2.
F2Words in s. 23(1)(a) substituted (1.10.1999) by S.I. 1999/2090, art. 2(1)(2)
F3Words in s. 23(1)(b) substituted (7.4.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/78, art. 2
F4Word in s. 23(1)(c) omitted (1.10.1999) by S.I. 1999/2090, art. 2(1)(3)
F5Words in s. 23(1) substituted (1.9.1995) by S.I. 1995/2088, art. 2.
F6S. 23(1)(e) and preceding word inserted (1.10.1999) by S.I. 1999/2090, art. 2(1)(3)
F7Word in s. 23(1)(d) omitted (7.4.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/78, art. 2
F8S. 23(1)(f) and preceding word inserted (7.4.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/78, art. 2
F9Words in s. 23(2)(a) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1563, art. 2(1)(2)
F10Words in s. 23(2)(a) substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/3095, art. 2.
F11Words in s. 23(2)(b) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1563, art. 2(1)(3)
F12Words in s. 23(2)(c) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1563, art. 2(1)(4)
F13Words in s. 23(2)(d) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1563, art. 2(1)(5)
F14S. 23(2)(e) and the preceding “and” inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1563, art. 2(6)
F15S. 23(6) inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, ss. 7(1), 27(4).
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 23(2) power to apply (with modifications) conferred (8.4.2005) by Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c. 25), ss. 28(4), 40; S.I. 2005/1134, art. 2