Arthur, two options mate!
1, go down the local tip and see if anyone has thrown your machine out, you might be able to salvage one from there for a couple of quid.
2, try these guys, but you'll need the model number of your machine, this is locate usually on the front panel behind the door.
http://www.domesticspares.co.uk/sub-all.asp?suball=Hotpoint&subcat=Washing%20Machines&userid=20059121412644
Mike
September 2005