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Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill

My hon. Friend is making a powerful case. I hope that the Minister listens to it sympathetically. His experience corresponds to my experience of speaking to organisations in my constituency that deal with the problem of gambling. It is much better if gambling happens in a regulated environment. Does he agree that his approach is consistent with the approach that the Government have adopted in promoting drinking in pubs because they are a safe and controlled environment in which to indulge in a

practice that is lawful, but that can be abused? It is better to do such things in a controlled environment than at home.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
571 c169 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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