Gambling Legislation Debate
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Lord Foster of Bath
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Gambling Legislation
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Baroness Barran (Con)
I am slightly puzzled by the noble Lord’s question, because the location of the gambler is where our laws prevail, irrespective of the location of the operator.
Lord Foster of Bath (LD) [V]
My Lords, what further evidence do the Government need to establish a gambling ombudsman?
Baroness Barran (Con)
The Government continue to have an open mind about the role of an ombudsman. We are gathering evidence on the effectiveness of the regulatory regime and whether the Gambling Commission needs additional powers. We are already considering commission proposals for a fees uplift.