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Laurence Robertson

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Speaker’s Statement
Thursday 7th July 2022

(1 year, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nigel Huddleston Portrait Nigel Huddleston
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I appreciate the hon. Lady’s passion and commitment on the subject; we have had many conversations. She will be aware that we have engaged extensively with stakeholders in the course of the gambling review.

Laurence Robertson Portrait Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury) (Con)
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When the Government publish the White Paper, which I very much look forward to, will they ensure that it makes it clear who will be responsible for the issue of affordability—the Government or the Gambling Commission?

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Again, I cannot pre-empt the conclusions of the review, but my hon. Friend makes an important point. The Secretary of State in particular is aware of that and we will be communicating more in due course. Affordability is an important point.

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