Fixed Odds Betting Terminals

Debate between Alex Cunningham and Barry Sheerman

Wednesday 8th January 2014 Commons Chamber

[Alex Cunningham (Stockton North) (Lab)]

rose—

[Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield) (Lab/Co-op)]

rose—

[Clive Efford]

I will certainly give way when I have finished making this point.

A report on machine density by experts in gambling including Heather Wardle, who leads key studies such as the gambling prevalence survey, has stated:

“The distribution of gambling machines in Great Britain…displays a significant association with areas of socio-economic deprivation. The profile of the resident population living in HDMZs”—

high-density machine zones—

“mirrors the profile of those most at-risk of experiencing harm from gambling.”

We cannot stand back and allow this to continue.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alex Cunningham and Barry Sheerman

Thursday 14th February 2013 Commons Chamber

[Alex Cunningham (Stockton North) (Lab)]

4. What assessment she has made of the number of library closures in England in 2013.

[Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield) (Lab/Co-op)]

10. What assessment she has made of the number of library closures in England in 2013.