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Coaker, Lord (1)
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will report the outcome of consultation on the draft Bill to restrict the operation of on-line lotteries. - Includes figures and ref to analysis of responses and paper in Library.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will report the outcome of consultation on the draft Bill to restrict the operation of on-line lotteries. - Includes figures and ref to analysis of responses and paper in Library.
Asked by
Lord Coaker
(Labour)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
30 July 1998
Answered on
30 July 1998
Mr. Coaker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will report the outcome of consultation on the draft Bill to
restrict the operation of on-line lotteries; and if he will make a statement. [54148]
Mr. Michael: We published the draft Lotteries (Frequent Draws) Bill on 7 January for comments. We received responses on behalf of
127 organisations and individuals.
Among those we consulted, 46 respondents supported legislation. These included other gambling sectors, churches, regulators and
organisations concerned with problem gambling. 74 respondents opposed legislation, predominantly charitable organisations which had
hoped for an additional source of finance for their sector. The remaining seven respondents were neutral or expressed no overall
view.
Most of those in favour of legislation supported or accepted the draft Bill's proposal for a limit of one draw a day in all
premises. Most of those against it suggested that we should await research on the effect of rapid on-line lottery draws or a general
review of gambling legislation.
We have concluded that on-line lotteries do need to be brought under proper statutory controls. We intend to legislate when the
legislative programme allows.
As previously proposed, the legislation will be used to limit on-line lottery draws to one a day in any particular premises, with
the detailed provisions being amended in the light of points made in consultation.
We also consulted on possible increases to stake and proceeds limits. As previously indicated, it will not be appropriate to proceed
with that matter until legislation restricting the frequency of on-line lotteries is in place. In the light of the consultation, we
will further consider whether such increases are desirable in due course.
I am making available an analysis of the responses to the consultation and paper setting out the Government's views on the main
points raised. I have placed copies of these documents in the Library, together with the responses.
Legislation
Draft Lotteries (Frequent Draws) Bill
Subjects
Software; Computers; Law; Lotteries; Reform
Date
30 July 1998
Reference
317 c400W; 54148
House
House of Commons