Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jim Sheridan and Helen Grant

Thursday 16th October 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Grant]

I will be happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss pistol shooting.

[Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (Lab)]

The Secretary of State said in September that the terms of reference for the BBC review would be published “very shortly”. Will the Minister tell us what “very shortly” means, and whether the terms of reference will take account of the impact of evasion levels and collection costs on the BBC’s funding?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jim Sheridan and Helen Grant

Thursday 31st October 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Grant]

The Bill is actually about increasing protection for British customers, and allowing British-based operators to compete on an equal footing with remote operators. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman approves of that. We do not intend to use the Bill to reform the levy.

[Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (Lab)]

The Minister may be aware of the existence of remote channels. If British racing is to have any sustainable, long-term future, any betting activity must involve a legally binding contribution, including activity through remote channels.

[Mrs Grant]

A suitable replacement would have to be sustainable, enforceable and, as the hon. Gentleman says, legally sound. I will of course seek advice from every quarter.