Fruit Machines (Hansard, 13 March 1998)

§ Mr. Sanders
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will delay the triennial review of jackpot sizes for fruit machines. [34423]

§ Mr. George Howarth
We expect the Gaming Board to make its recommendations to us in June with a view to implementation of any agreed changes with effect from 1 October.

§ Mr. Sanders
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the report by Dr. Fisher of Plymouth University on jackpot prizes. [34422]

§ Mr. George Howarth
Dr. Fisher's report for OFLOT was on gambling and problem gambling among young people. The Government will carefully consider the report's findings, including those on fruit machines, and any implications for gambling controls.

§ Mr. Sanders
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate he has made of the effect of the introduction of the £;2 coin on fruit machine revenues. [34429]

§ Mr. George Howarth
None.