§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the names, qualifications and experience of the members of the Gaming Board; and what plans he has to review the membership. [13117]
§ Mr. George HowarthThe members of the Gaming Board are Lady Shirley Littler (Chairman), Lady Carolyn Trethowan JP, Mr. William Kirkpatrick, Mr. Bryan Austin and Mr. Donald Elliott CBE QPM.
The members of the Board have diverse qualifications and experience. Lady Littler's background is in public administration and regulation, Lady Trethowan is a magistrate and a former member of a betting and gaming licensing bench. Mr. Kirkpatrick and Mr. Austin both have business backgrounds and Mr. Elliott is a former chief constable.
Lady Littler and Lady Trethowan are due to retire within the next year and competitions are currently being held to fill their posts. My right hon. Friend has no wider plans to review the membership of the Board.