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Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 May 2006. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Monday, 5 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Betting and Gaming

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what regulations govern the sponsoring of terrestrial television programmes by gambling companies; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

The matter raised is the responsibility of the Office of Communications as independent regulator. Accordingly, my officials have asked the chief executive of Ofcom to respond directly to my hon. Friend. Copies of the chief executive’s letter will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
72967; 447 c126W;447 c127W
Session
2005-06
Related items
Deposited Paper HINF 2006/1260
Monday, 5 June 2006
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Gambling Television Sponsorship
Link
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