It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Blackpool South on giving us the opportunity to debate these issues and thank other contributors. Casinos are centres for gambling but also offer more such as hospitality and entertainment; they contribute significantly economically and culturally. The industry was hit hard during lockdown due to curfews, especially after 10 pm. While casinos have reopened without a curfew since 17 May, some restrictions persist affecting local income and employment. Problem gambling is a concern, but casinos are seen as safer than other forms of gambling due to measures like self-exclusion schemes. The minister highlighted anomalies between old and new licensing laws, such as the number of machines allowed under different licenses, and the exclusion of sports betting from 1968 Act licences despite its availability via mobile phones. There is a need for legislative changes that may require primary legislation, but conclusions are expected in the autumn. Regarding Blackpool's request for a regional casino, while originally intended for Blackpool, the one licence was awarded to Manchester; any new proposal would need local authority support and operator investment before it could be discussed.