Written question asked by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 January 2010. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 January 2010 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Gaming Machines

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2010, Official Report, column 391W, on the Gambling Act 2005, if he will assess the merits of bringing forward proposals on the availability of higher prizes on gaming machines in commercial snooker and pool clubs for consideration separate from his Department's planned review of Category B gaming machines; and if he will discuss that matter with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Answer: There are a range of issues relating to category B gaming machines which need to be considered together to ensure that the cumulative impact of any changes is fully taken into account. It is therefore right that we consider proposals on the availability of higher prizes on gaming machines in commercial snooker and pool clubs as part of my Department's review of category B gaming machines.Any subsequent consultation document outlining proposals for the future would, in the usual way, be accompanied by a draft impact assessment setting out their merits and any potential risks.I have no plans to discuss this matter with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 504 c216-7W; 311312
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Gambling Act 2005
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Gaming machines
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