§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the working of the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI am aware that there is concern about developments in this field, and I am keeping the situation under review in consultation with the Gaming Board for Great Britain. I understand that the Royal Commission on Gambling, whose report is expected later this year, is fully seized of the matter.