My right hon. Friend well knows the strength of feeling in Blackpool, and it links the two issues that she mentioned. Minimising gambling was part of Blackpool’s bid as a resort casino and yet Professor Crow admitted to the Merits Committee in the House of Lords that he did not take that into account. He made it virtually impossible to award the regional casino to a resort such as Blackpool. Perhaps the Secretary of State will comment on that.
Betting, Gaming and Lotteries
Proceeding contribution from
Joan Humble
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 28 March 2007.
It occurred during Legislative debate on Betting, Gaming and Lotteries.
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