I thought that the noble Lord had finished.

I thought that the noble Lord had finished.

I understand that too, but it should be pointed out that the fixed-odds betting terminals in betting shops are there not because the Government agreed that they were a legitimate form of additional provision in betting shops but because the Association of British Bookmakers went to court more than three...

I understand that too, but it should be pointed out that the fixed-odds betting terminals in betting shops are there not because the Government agreed that they were a legitimate form of additional provision in betting shops but because the Association of British Bookmakers went to court more than three...

I apologise to the noble Lord, Lord James, for appearing to wish to intervene before he talked himself out. I am glad that he has had the opportunity to do so. I wanted only to make a very simple point. As he will well know, but which the Committee may...

I apologise to the noble Lord, Lord James, for appearing to wish to intervene before he talked himself out. I am glad that he has had the opportunity to do so. I wanted only to make a very simple point. As he will well know, but which the Committee may...

Lords Written Statement on European Court of Justice rulings concerning sport and the use of database rights.

Lords Written Statement on European Court of Justice rulings concerning sport and the use of database rights.

Lords Written Statement on amendments to the Gambling Bill. (Inc fact that copy of associated letters to Opposition spokespersons, setting out the Government's position on all amendments tabled to the Bill, in the library).

Lords Written Statement on amendments to the Gambling Bill. (Inc fact that copy of associated letters to Opposition spokespersons, setting out the Government's position on all amendments tabled to the Bill, in the library).

Lords Written Statement on the powers of the Gambling Commission, under proposed legislation, to specify, in licence conditions, particular information that remote gambling operators must obtain from their customers at registration. (Written Statement submitted on Monday 21 March, but was rceived too late for printing in the Official Report).

Lords Written Statement on the powers of the Gambling Commission, under proposed legislation, to specify, in licence conditions, particular information that remote gambling operators must obtain from their customers at registration. (Written Statement submitted on Monday 21 March, but was rceived too late for printing in the Official Report).

Lords Written Statement on the funding of horseracing. (Inc fig). (Interim report in Library Dep 05/574).

Lords Written Statement on the funding of horseracing. (Inc fig). (Interim report in Library Dep 05/574).

Gambling Bill. Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question and committed to a Committee of the whole House.

Gambling Bill. Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question and committed to a Committee of the whole House.

What are the principal concerns of the European Commission regarding the sale of the Tote to a racing trust; on what date these concerns were brought to the attention of the Government in writing; and what the Government's response to them was. [HL 4844]. - Inc ref to 28 October...

What are the principal concerns of the European Commission regarding the sale of the Tote to a racing trust; on what date these concerns were brought to the attention of the Government in writing; and what the Government's response to them was. [HL 4844]. - Inc ref to 28 October...

Whether they are willing to consider proposals to acquire the Tote from commercially interested parties other than the Racing Trust [HL 4519].

Whether they are willing to consider proposals to acquire the Tote from commercially interested parties other than the Racing Trust [HL 4519].

Whether the proposed discounted sale of the Tote to the Racing Trust has received approval in principle from the European Commission with regard to state aid rules; and what conditions were attached to any such approval [HL 4543].

Whether the proposed discounted sale of the Tote to the Racing Trust has received approval in principle from the European Commission with regard to state aid rules; and what conditions were attached to any such approval [HL 4543].

Whether, since 19 July 2004, government Ministers or officials have held meetings with potentially interested bidders, other than the Racing Trust, on the subject of acquiring the Tote [HL 4518].

Whether, since 19 July 2004, government Ministers or officials have held meetings with potentially interested bidders, other than the Racing Trust, on the subject of acquiring the Tote [HL 4518].

Whether the sale of the Tote to a racing trust will involve a percentage of the consideration being reserved for the staff of the Tote; how that amount is likely to be divided; and in what form. [HL 4291].

Whether the sale of the Tote to a racing trust will involve a percentage of the consideration being reserved for the staff of the Tote; how that amount is likely to be divided; and in what form. [HL 4291].

Further to the statement by the Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 14 September 2004 664 c1044, what is the legal authority for paying 50 per cent of the proceeds of the sale of the Tote to a party other than the Racing Trust. [HL 4245].

Further to the statement by the Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 14 September 2004 664 c1044, what is the legal authority for paying 50 per cent of the proceeds of the sale of the Tote to a party other than the Racing Trust. [HL 4245].

Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Bill. Lords third reading debate. Agreed to on question, passed and returned to the Commons with amendments.

Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Bill. Lords third reading debate. Agreed to on question, passed and returned to the Commons with amendments.

Lords statement on what their plans are for the sale of the Tote. [HL 64].

Lords statement on what their plans are for the sale of the Tote. [HL 64].

Lords debate on Queens Speech (second day) on economic and industrial affairs and pensions.

Lords debate on Queens Speech (second day) on economic and industrial affairs and pensions.

Lords statement on whether they will announce plans to bring forward draft proposals for a modernisation of the law on gambling. [HL 3982]. - Inc fact that set of draft clauses have today been published for consultation (Cm 5878).

Lords statement on whether they will announce plans to bring forward draft proposals for a modernisation of the law on gambling. [HL 3982]. - Inc fact that set of draft clauses have today been published for consultation (Cm 5878).

Lords statement on what plans they have to review the gross profits tax on betting. [HL 6372]. - Inc announcement of publication of the consultation document "The Modernisation of Gambling Taxes: Consultation on the Evaluation of the Gross Profits Tax on Betting - One Year On", copies in the Library...

Lords statement on what plans they have to review the gross profits tax on betting. [HL 6372]. - Inc announcement of publication of the consultation document "The Modernisation of Gambling Taxes: Consultation on the Evaluation of the Gross Profits Tax on Betting - One Year On", copies in the Library...

Draft SI on deregulation (betting licensing). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on deregulation (betting licensing). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.