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Written question asked by Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 5 October 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 October 2020 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 October 2020 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Gambling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, which Departments will participate in the review of gambling legislation.

Answer

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport works closely with the Department for Health and Social Care and wider government on issues related to gambling and will continue to do so throughout the forthcoming review of the Gambling Act 2005. Further details will be announced in due course.

The Gambling Commission is the independent regulator for the gambling industry and provides advice to government on gambling related matters, including on the scope of the Gambling Act Review.

As outlined in answer to Question 96926, the Gambling Commission commissioned and published a scoping review looking at the feasibility of a longitudinal study of gambling behaviours and problem gambling, and how that study would best be conducted, and the Commission is now considering next steps.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
99019
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Gambling Reviews Departmental coordination
Link
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