§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the most recent annual figures for gross consumer expenditure on gambling, on on-course and off-course betting, gaming machines, casinos, bingo, football pools and small lotteries.
§ Mr. Peter LloydEstimated figures for gross consumer expenditure on gambling—amount staked—in the financial year 1991–92 are tabulated. Those for off-course betting, pool betting and bingo are based on returns to Her Majesty's Customs and Excise. Those for casinos and lotteries are based on returns to the Gaming Board for Great Britain, although the latter includes only those lotteries registered with the board.
The estimates for on-course betting and gaming machines cannot be calculated directly and should be treated with extreme caution.
Estimated gross consumer expenditure 1991–92 £ million Off-course betting 6,026 On-course betting 764 Gaming machines 3,092 Casinos 14,680 Bingo 913 Pools 823 Lotteries 56 These figures should be read with those for net consumer spend—amount staked less winnings—given in reply to an earlier question from the hon. Member on 9 November, Official Report, columns 632–33, which provide a more reliable indicator of gambling expenditure.