Member of Parliament
Lord Ashton of Hyde
Member since
25 Jul 2011
Bills sponsored
5
Speeches (30d)
0
Speeches (all)
692
Written questions
0
Last spoke
27 Jan 2026
Recent contributions (692)
HANSARDGambling: ChildrenMy Lords, the right reverend Prelate is right that advertising is increasingly going online, although it is not only there. Of course, there are already strict rules to ensure…15 Jan 2019HANSARDGambling: ChildrenMy Lords, I am glad that normally my noble friend does not ban things without the correct amount of evidence. The issue here is that there is actually not conclusive evidence on…15 Jan 2019HANSARDGambling: ChildrenMy Lords, that is exactly why the Gambling Commission is consulting on requiring age verification before allowing free-to-play demo games to be downloaded. However, that will…15 Jan 2019HANSARDGambling: ChildrenMy Lords, although there may be an intuitive link there, there is not actually conclusive evidence that that is how problem gambling starts. The other point to make is that, while…15 Jan 2019HANSARDGambling: ChildrenI certainly will look at that. We are looking at treatment for all problem gamblers and for children in particular. That is why I am pleased that the NHS long-term plan is…15 Jan 2019
Bills sponsored (5)
BILLBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]2nd reading24 Oct 2019ActiveBILLData Protection Act 2018Royal Assent23 May 2018EnactedBILLDigital Economy Act 2017 Royal Assent27 Apr 2017EnactedBILLNational Citizen Service Act 2017Royal Assent27 Apr 2017EnactedBILLCultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Act 2017Royal Assent23 Feb 2017Enacted