§ Mr. Richard Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission on gambling; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe Royal Commission produced a valuable report covering the whole range of gambling activities. Most of the Commission's 303 recommendations are still under consideration in the light of the comments received.
§ Mr. Richard Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to renew the Pool Competitions Act 1971, until such time as new legislation on gambling is enacted; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe Pool Competitions Act 1971 (Continuance) Order 1979 continues the Act in force until 26 July 1980, but I cannot yet say whether any further order will be made to extend the duration of the Act beyond that date.