"Just over 99,000 young people participated in the NCS last year. This year, the target is 100,000—so a little bit higher. We are looking to increase and broaden participation so that people from all backgrounds and communities get the opportunity to engage. In fact, engagement is very strong among the …..." Matt Hancock - View Speech
"Yes; the hon. Gentleman is a man after my own heart. The outcomes from the NCS are incredibly positive, and that will always be at the forefront of our minds...." Matt Hancock - View Speech
"I would like it to become universal, but we are not requiring it to be universal because we want people to want to be on the programme. However, I think the message is increasingly getting out there that this should be done...." Matt Hancock - View Speech
"We take problem gambling very seriously and have taken decisive action on fixed odds betting terminals. We are determined to tackle that social blight and have decided to cut the maximum stake to £2...." Matt Hancock - View Speech
"In our response to the consultation, we set out significant further steps to strengthen the safeguards for online gambling. The Gambling Commission already has a whole series of requirements in that area. There is more to do, and we are getting on with it...." Matt Hancock - View Speech
"I am grateful for my hon. Friend’s support and for that of many Members across the House for the action we are taking on problem gambling. Clearly it is important to ensure that we tackle online issues as well. That is complicated by the nature of the technology, but the …..." Matt Hancock - View Speech
"Of course, this needs to go through Parliament, and there is a process that needs to be followed. In order to cover any negative impact on the public finances, the change needs to be linked to an increase in remote gaming duty, paid for by online gaming operators at the …..." Matt Hancock - View Speech
"That issue has been raised, and we have looked at it. Working with the Gambling Commission, we want to ensure that we get the rules in this space right...." Matt Hancock - View Speech
"We put that issue into the review, and I am sure that my hon. Friend’s consideration will be taken into account, along with others...." Matt Hancock - View Speech
"Libraries support people, communities and society as a whole, by providing access to books and literature and, increasingly, to modern technology...." Matt Hancock - View Speech