The hon. Gentleman is quite right that this would provide statutory underpinning. One of the difficulties is that it is a voluntary arrangement. A large percentage of the companies contribute, but there are a few notable exceptions. One thing that might flow from the clause is that the Minister might be able to support the Responsible Gambling Trust in getting those companies that do not contribute to do so.
Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Gerry Sutcliffe
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 26 November 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill.
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