§ Lord Hanningfieldasked Her Majesty's Government:
What contact they have had with casino operators based outside the United Kingdom in relation to the Gambling Bill; and what were the main points raised in any relevant correspondence. [HL365]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Lord McIntosh of Haringey)As part of policy development and analysis, government Ministers and officials receive representations from, and have meetings with, a wide range of organisations and individuals, including those in the gambling industry, about all aspects of the Gambling Bill.