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Written question asked by John Penrose (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 November 2005. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 November 2005 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Gambling Act

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will take steps to enable part 3 of the Gambling Act 2005 to be brought into force as soon as possible.
Answer

We propose to bring into force part 3 of the Gambling Act 2005, including provision for the prohibition of chain-gift schemes (section 43), as soon as the Gambling Commission becomes fully operational in September 2007.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
439 c2057W;439 c2056-7W; 30936
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Gambling Indictable offences
Legislation
Gambling Act 2005
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk