HC Deb 27 April 1967 vol 745 cc1798-9
5. Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration he has given to the introduction of legislation to allow local authorities to run casinos subject to local option as a means of providing local finance and a means of giving effective control of casinos.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

This matter is included in my review of the gaming laws, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.

Sir J. Langford-Holt

Could the right hon. Gentleman keep this constantly under review? Would he agree that this suggestion has the support of the vast majority of the people of this country today?

Mr. Jenkins

I am not sure that I could agree with the latter part of the question, because I am not sure on what the hon. Gentleman bases it, but I shall keep it in mind.

Mr. Sharpies

Will the right hon. Gentleman confirm that it is not now his intention to introduce legislation on gambling in the present Session of Parliament?

Mr. Jenkins

It looks as though it will be more practicable to introduce it early in the next Session.