HC Deb 21 January 1997 vol 288 cc514-5W
Mr. Devlin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to implement his proposed changes to the permitted areas for casino operation. [11875]

Mr. Kirkhope

On 12 November, we issued revised proposals on expanding the list of casino permitted areas. The consultation period ends on 31 January.

In considering the responses, we will also wish to take account of local authority boundary changes in areas such as Teesside.

We will make our final decisions when we have evaluated all the responses to the consultation.