Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
What steps her Department is taking to tackle problem gambling.
We published a consultation on gaming machines and social responsibility in October. This includes proposals to cut stakes on fixed-odds betting terminals and measures to strengthen protections around other gaming machines, online gambling and gambling advertising
Gamble Aware will lead a major responsible gambling advertising campaign, to raise awareness of risks associated with gambling
Protecting vulnerable people is a key aim for the Gambling Commission and the Government.