"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to support the Gambling Commission to address problem gambling...." Lord Beecham - View Speech
"My Lords, I apologise for rushing my Question. The Gambling Commission reports that the number of problem gamblers is now 430,000—an increase of more than 100,000 since 2012—and that the number in danger now exceeds 2.3 million, including 11.5% of those who use machines in bookmakers’ premises: a 50% increase …..." Lord Beecham - View Speech
"My Lords, when will the Government review the outcome of the change to fixed-odds betting terminals, which has recently come into force? Will there be a review this year?..." Lord Beecham - View Speech