Adjournment debate on Tuesday, 17 May 2011, in the House of Commons, led by Philip Davies. The answering member was John Penrose.

Problem Gambling

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the treatment of problem gambling.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 528 c60-8WH
Session: 2010-12
Department: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Proceeding contributions: John Penrose | 528 c67WH (Link to this contribution) That is a fair point, although it has a practical limit. It is perfectly reasonable for the gambling...; David Lammy | 528 c67WH (Link to this contribution) The Minister makes a very good point. Is he concerned about the prevalence of fixed-odds betting ter...; Philip Davies | 528 c66WH (Link to this contribution) I welcome the comments that the Minister has made so far, and I agree with what he has just said. Th...; John Penrose | 528 c68WH (Link to this contribution) I am always happy to apply common sense. The particular example that my hon. Friend has chosen is pe...; John Penrose | 528 c67-8WH (Link to this contribution) The right hon. Gentleman makes an important point, which I think goes back to a question asked by my...; Philip Davies | 528 c68WH (Link to this contribution) Will the Minister also bear in mind the common-sense point that the number of machines in a particul...; Esther McVey | 528 c62WH (Link to this contribution) Is my hon. Friend aware that there is currently no GamCare treatment provider available on Merseysid...; Philip Davies | 528 c62WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman makes a fair point. I encourage him to read Patrick Basham's book, ““Gambling: A ...; David Simpson | 528 c62WH (Link to this contribution) Does the hon. Gentleman see a role for educationalists or schools in helping to educate young people...; Philip Davies | 528 c60-2WH (Link to this contribution) No, I am not. I know that the right hon. Gentleman has a bee in his bonnet about this issue, but I d...; David Lammy | 528 c60WH (Link to this contribution) Is the hon. Gentleman not concerned that bookmakers in particular are saturating many of our high st...; Philip Davies | 528 c60WH (Link to this contribution) It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr McCrea. The gambling sector is a highly succe...; John Penrose | 528 c65-6WH (Link to this contribution) I completely accept what I think is the right hon. Gentleman's underlying point: that one figure—it ...; David Lammy | 528 c65WH (Link to this contribution) The Minister has paid some attention to the small proportion of problem gamblers, as has the hon. Me...; John Penrose | 528 c64-5WH (Link to this contribution) It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dr McCrea. I will endeavour to respond to the points made...; Philip Davies | 528 c62-4WH (Link to this contribution) My hon. Friend is, as ever, on the ball with what is happening in her area. She has quickly establis...
Subjects: Advisory services Education Gambling Medical treatments Rehabilitation GamCare
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Problem Gambling

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