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Department: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport

Baroness Walmsley

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Mental and Physical Health: Insurance

Gaming Machines

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Universities: Vice-Chancellors’ Pay
Tuesday 12th September 2017

(7 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Actually, I said not before October, and I meant 2017.

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My Lords, younger gamblers, aged 18 to 24, have a greater propensity to develop problem gambling and mental health issues. They do it mostly online, which is very quick and easy. What will the Government do to reduce the volume of gambling advertising, particularly at sporting events? In many cases, the tone of this advertising is very clearly aimed at young people.

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