§ Sir Fergus MontgomeryTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage when he expects to make a decision on allowing amusement-with-prizes machines in betting offices.
§ Mr. Peter LloydI have been asked to reply.
This is under review. Other matters concerning deregulation of betting shops are receiving attention at present. We will then turn to the question of amusement-with-prizes machines in betting shops, but that would require primary legislation and it is not expected that there would be any changes to the law in the short term. However, we will review the policy and announce our conclusions in due course.