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Debate between John Whittingdale and Jamie Wallis

Thursday 1st July 2021 Commons Chamber

[Mr Whittingdale]

The incidence of problem gambling is lowest among players of the National Lottery, but nevertheless the need for protection of players remains of paramount importance. It was for that reason that the Government recently increased the minimum age for purchase of national lottery tickets from 16 to 18, and I can assure the hon. Lady that we will continue to monitor, as will the Gambling Commission, whether any further measures are necessary.

[Dr Jamie Wallis (Bridgend) (Con)]

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.