Review of Gaming Machines Debate
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Lord Morrow
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Review of Gaming Machines
Lord Morrow Excerpts(6 years, 6 months ago)
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Lord Ashton of Hyde
My Lords, if you do it without the proper consideration and it is judicially reviewed, the result may be that you wait longer.
Lord Morrow (DUP)
My Lords, will the Minister give an assurance today that the review and report will include the areas where betting outlets are located? Many of them are located in areas of deprivation and cause great social harm, particularly among families.
Lord Ashton of Hyde
My Lords, I agree with the noble Lord. These outlets tend to be in areas of social deprivation. That was included in the review. It is not my area of expertise but I believe that local authorities have been given powers to restrict these outlets, especially new ones.