§ Mr. Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many of the applicants for a certificate for consent for general gaming made to the Gaming Board came within the 31 approved areas for gaming in England.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganI am informed that the figure is 295.
§ Mr. Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many of the applications for certificates of consent for general gaming came from clubs whose premises are outside the approved areas for gaming in England, in Scotland and in Wales, respectively.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganI am informed that the figures are:
England … … … 330 Wales … … … 12 Scotland … … … 24
§ Mr. Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the total number of applications to the Gaming Board for certificates of consent under the Gaming Act, 1968 for general gaming.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganI am informed that the figure is 702.
§ Mr. Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what answer he has sent to the letter from the Cabaret Clubs Federation, dated 26th September, 1969, requesting a meeting with him so as to discuss their proposals for limited gaming in cabaret clubs.
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§ Mr. Elystan MorganThe Federation has been informed that I am consulting the Gaming Board about its proposals.
§ Mr. Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many certificates of consent for general gaming have so far been granted by the Gaming Board.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganI am informed that the number is 935, in 265 of which the board is awaiting replies from applicants.