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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 25 Apr 2022
Football Governance

"The Minister recently visited Blackpool FC, a club that he will know has suffered more than most at the hands of an irresponsible owner. I am pleased to see the Government endorsing the key recommendations of the fan-led review, including the owners and directors test. However, he will know that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"7. What steps her Department is taking to review legislation governing casinos. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The Gambling Act review provides a golden opportunity to review the legislation governing casinos and to bring that into the modern age. Allowing for sports betting and electronic payments and reviewing the current machine-to-table ratio will …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"2. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the unduly lenient sentence scheme. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"The Attorney General will be aware of the horrendous case of my constituent Debbie Leitch, who died at the hands of her mother Elaine Clarke, who has since been sentenced to nine years and seven months in prison for her appalling actions. Will my right hon. and learned Friend meet …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Mar 2022
BBC Accountability and Transparency

"The hon. Gentleman is giving a brilliant speech. I agree wholeheartedly with his points on accountability and transparency. He is alluding to the issue of value for money from the BBC. Many of my constituents have long felt that the BBC does not offer value for money. In a deprived …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Mar 2022
Russia’s Attack on Ukraine

"I commend my right hon. Friend for the way in which she has worked with cultural and sporting bodies to ostracise Russia. The premier league is one of this country’s best cultural and economic exports around the world. Does she agree that ending the broadcasting of premier league games in …..."
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Written Question
Charities: Lotteries
Friday 11th February 2022

Asked by: Scott Benton (Independent - Blackpool South)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has plans to review statutory provisions for charity lotteries.

Answered by Chris Philp - Shadow Home Secretary

Society lotteries are subject to limits on how much they can sell per draw and annually, as well as on the maximum prize they can offer.

In March 2020, we legislated to increase the per draw sales limit for large society lotteries from £4 million to £5 million, to increase the maximum prize limit from £400,000 to £500,000, and to raise the annual sales limit from £10 million to £50 million.

We are currently reviewing the impact of these changes.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Jan 2022
BBC Funding

"At a time when household budgets are under unprecedented pressure, the decision to freeze the licence fee will be universally welcomed in Blackpool. My constituents will also welcome the Secretary of State’s comment that it is high time we had a discussion about the very existence of the licence fee. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 06 Jan 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"1. What assessment she has made of the implications of the Spending Review 2021 for the Law Officers’ departments. ..."
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