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Written question asked by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Thursday, 3 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 December 2009. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Monday, 14 December 2009 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Bookmakers: Licensing

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will instruct the Gambling Commission to undertake a study of the effect on betting exchanges of persons operating as unlicensed bookmakers.
Answer

My Department and the Gambling Commission are aware of concerns about unlicensed individuals allegedly acting in the course of business as bookmakers on betting exchanges. The Government and the commission have made it clear that anyone doing so requires the appropriate licence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
502 c666W; 305285
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Betting Licensing
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk