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HANSARDGambling ReformThe noble Lord is right to raise these issues. As he knows, we are looking at this as part of the review of the Act. We have seen the conclusions from the NERA report on sports…29 Jun 2021HANSARDCharities Bill [HL]That the Bill be referred to a Second Reading Committee.29 Jun 2021HANSARDGambling ReformI would be breaching the Lord Speaker’s guidance if I were to give the noble Lord the full list, but his point is important. We have not waited for the end of the review to take…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGambling ReformI reassure my noble friend that we are considering a very wide range of evidence. Our call for evidence received over 16,000 submissions from a wide range of organisations—from…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGambling ReformI apologise; we slightly missed the beginning of the right reverend Prelate’s comments, in the Chamber. If I have missed anything, I will write to him, but I think I got the…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGambling ReformWe cannot prejudge the outcome of the Gambling Act review, but the essence of a public health response, which looks at the products, players and environment, are included within…29 Jun 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who contributed to this rich debate for their contributions, for the warm welcome they offered the Bill, and for the way in which, in very…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGambling ReformMy Lords, we are carefully considering the report by NERA Economic Consulting, along with the large amount of evidence we have received in connection with our review. There are…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGambling ReformThe noble Lord is right, and we have made it a priority. He will be pleased to know that the biggest category of responses to the consultation was in relation to protecting…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGambling ReformGambling can destroy families. Our aim with the Gambling Act review is to make sure that the majority of gamblers, whose lives are not destroyed as a result, can continue to…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGambling ReformThe aim of the current regulation around gambling advertising focuses particularly on making sure that adverts are not attractive to children and vulnerable people, but, as I…29 Jun 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillMy Lords, this past year has put into sharp focus the importance of digital connectivity, which has been vital in keeping both people and industries going in these challenging…29 Jun 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time. Relevant documents: 5th Report from the Constitution Committee and 4th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee29 Jun 2021HANSARDGambling ReformMy noble friend puts it very well. We are trying to balance the harm that gambling can cause in certain instances, while looking also at the economic impact—including in market…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGambling ReformOn the noble Lord’s second point, he will be aware that our call for evidence on loot boxes closed on 22 November. We had over 30,000 responses; we are reviewing that evidence and…29 Jun 2021HANSARDBBC: Freedom of Information LegislationI can only repeat what my right honourable friend the Secretary of State has said about this, which is that the review will focus on the governance and regulatory arrangements of…24 Jun 2021HANSARDBBC: Freedom of Information LegislationI hear the noble Baroness’s point. What is perhaps behind the Question from the noble Baroness, Lady Hoey, is perceptions of impartiality concerning the BBC. The noble Baroness…24 Jun 2021HANSARDBBC: Freedom of Information LegislationMy Lords, the BBC is a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act. As with other public service broadcasters under the Act, the right of access extends to…24 Jun 2021HANSARDBBC: Freedom of Information LegislationAs I said in my initial Answer, there are no current plans to amend the rules. As I am sure the noble Baroness is aware, requesters have the right to complain to the Information…24 Jun 2021HANSARDBBC: Freedom of Information LegislationSadly, I think religion has been a source of misunderstanding over many centuries. The noble Lord will be aware that the BBC is editorially independent so I cannot comment on the…24 Jun 2021