Written question asked by Julie Kirkbride (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 November 2006. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Thursday, 23 November 2006 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Gambling

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport which organisations were consulted by the Gambling Commission in relation to the changes to be levied for a betting shop operations licence.

Answer: A consultation document on gambling operating and personal licence fees was issued jointly by the Department and the Gambling Commission on 20 July 2006. A list of respondents has been deposited in the Libraries of both Houses.In addition, the Gambling Commission discussed the document with:"British Gambling Association""British Casino Association""Lotteries Council and Hospice Lotteries Association""British Holiday and Home Parks Association""British Amusement and Catering Trades Association""Small Bookmakers Association""Federation of Racecourse Bookmakers""Gamcare and Responsible Gambling Solutions""Bingo Association""General Municipal and Boilermakers Union, Community and the Transport General Workers Union"

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 101464; 453 c166W
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP 06/2141
Thursday, 23 November 2006
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Betting shops Licensing
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk