§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to extend the proposed deregulation on amusement with prizes gaming machines in Great Britain to Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement. [19834]
§ Mr. MossThese and other deregulation initiatives in the gambling field are being monitored to ascertain their local impact and the need for action to amend the law in Northern Ireland. Appropriate issues will be raised in the consultation paper to be published by the end of this year as part of a review of the local gambling law. Amending legislation will follow, as necessary, when decisions are taken.