§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will introduce legislation to remove the present restrictions on amusements on licensed premises.
§ Mr. George ThomasNo. I assume that the hon. Member has in mind the provision of amusement machines. My right hon. Friend considers that the local authorities should have discretion, as under the existing law, to control this form of gaming on premises open to the public.
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