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Problem Gambling

Thursday 13 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Andrew Jones commended the Minister for banning gambling with credit cards.
  • The Minister thanked Jones for his support on the credit card gambling ban.
  • The Government intends to continue its work to tackle problem gambling.

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Q1 Andrew Jones Con Richmond upon Thames
NHS Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Mr. Jones emphasizes the severity of gambling addiction, noting its impact on constituents.

Question

Too many people have had their lives turned upside down by gambling addiction, so I commend the Minister for her decision to ban people from gambling using credit cards—essentially gambling with money they do not have—but what more will the Government do to tackle the scourge of problem gambling? We have probably all seen constituents in surgeries who have had their lives ruined by this terrible problem.

Answer from Helen Whately

I thank my hon. Friend for his support for the ban on gambling with credit cards, which was an important decision, but our work to tackle problem gambling continues. The intention of the Gambling Act review is to make sure we have the right legislation to protect people from harm, but in the meantime, for those struggling with problem gambling, the Department of Health and Social Care is opening 14 new specialist NHS clinics, and we are working on a cross-Government addiction strategy, which will include gambling.

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