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Written question asked by Bishop of St Albans (Bishops (affiliation)) on Thursday, 24 April 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 May 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Friday, 9 May 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Gambling

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have a tri-service policy that sets out the process to be followed in the event that a serving soldier develops a gambling addiction.

Answer

Further to the answer I gave the Noble Lord Bishop on 15 April 2025 to Question HL6578, there is currently a comprehensive Gambling clinical pathway in the Defence Medical Services that assesses and supports Service personnel who come forward with a gambling issue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6852
Session
2024-26
Attachment
Ministry of Defence: Gambling machines
Related items
Ministry of Defence: Gaming Machines
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Armed forces Gambling
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk