HC Deb 21 January 2004 vol 416 cc1254-5W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the expected timetable is for the draft Gambling Bill after the consultation period ends. [149482]

Mr. Caborn

After taking account of the recommendations of the Joint Committee, which is now scrutinising the draft Bill, and of the points made in our wider public consultation on its provisions, we intend to amend its provisions as necessary and to introduce a Bill as soon as parliamentary time permits.