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Proceeding contribution from Rob Marris (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 28 April 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Finance Bill.


Finance Bill

I do not know because I have not been given the evidence. Perhaps the Minister will explain it if she catches your eye, Mr. Cook. Finally, I find it sad that the hon. Members for Putney and for South-East Cornwall have said nothing—unless I missed it, and I stand to be corrected—about the potential problems of gambling, which is not a risk-free activity. There is a beneficial side to gambling in that many people enjoy it, but there is also a downside. A minority of people get into trouble with it, and hon. Members should always bear that in mind when considering the regime, and should mention it rather than being silent on the problems that gambling can cause.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
475 c82 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Companies Capital gains tax Corporation tax Bingo Amusement arcades Licensing Investment Income tax Gaming machines Pensioners Small businesses Tax allowances Taxation Tax rates and bands
Legislation
Finance Bill 2007-08
Link
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