HC Deb 05 November 1987 vol 121 cc821-2W
35. Mr. Speller

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will seek powers to impose a minimum age limit of 16 years on users of gambling machines; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

The research announced into this subject on 6 May is now well under way. When we have received the results of that research we shall be in a better position to judge whether it is necessary or desirable to introduce fresh legislation.