Horseracing and Bloodstock Industries

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts

Monday 29th July 2024 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

Most people gamble without issue, but we recognise the huge impact that harmful gambling can have on individuals and their families. As the noble Lord states, however, there is a difference between those who can gamble without issue and those who come to serious harms, both in their lives and those of their families. As stated in the Government’s manifesto, we are absolutely committed to strengthening protections for those at risk. The Gambling Commission’s new survey which came out last week really helps to show the wider picture of gambling behaviour across Great Britain, and we will consider its findings very carefully.

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)]

My Lords, I am mystified again. With all the knowledge on that side, with the former Member for the South Downs and the noble Baroness, Lady Harding, who is—what is she in the Jockey Club?

[Noble Lords]

Chief steward.

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)]

Chief steward! She knows a thing or two about Covid as well. With all the knowledge on that side, why has nothing been done in the last 14 years to deal with this matter?