§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his policy in respect of stimulating the demand for gambling.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe Government's policy is to ensure that people are free to gamble if they wish but that there should be some controls on the encouragement of gambling. These controls will vary according to the type of gambling.
I am currently reviewing the controls on the advertising of commercial gambling and plan to go out to consultation in May.