Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lucy Powell and Maria Miller

Thursday 31st October 2013 Commons Chamber

[Maria Miller]

My hon. Friend is right to say that safeguarding that freedom and ensuring that there is no political interference in the system are absolutely critical. That is why I was keen to make the further change to ensure that any changes would require not only a two-thirds majority here and in the other place but the overwhelming support of the regulatory body.

[Lucy Powell (Manchester Central) (Lab/Co-op)]

4. What assessment she has made of the effect of fixed odds betting terminals on local communities.