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HANSARDMusic IndustryMy Lords, 23 of the 27 member states of the EU already offer visa- and work permit-free routes for touring artists from the UK. We have seen progress on portable musical…17 Apr 2023HANSARDPerforming ArtsMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness for securing the debate today and to all noble Lords who have spoken for their thoughtful contributions. The past two or three years…30 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionIt is the most significant examination of gambling law since the 2005 Act was brought into force, and a lot has changed in the intervening years. We have received over 16,000…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionFrom memory, I think the operators that operate in the UK are covered by law, but I will clarify the point in writing to the noble Lord. It is certainly a point that we are…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionNearly half of adults in this country choose to gamble. This is a legal activity which many people do without any harm, but we know that when people get into gambling-related…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionAs the commission made clear, it looked at tougher sanctions. However, because the operator in this instance admitted its fault and has started to take steps to address it, the…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionWe respect the independence of the Gambling Commission. As I have already quoted, its chief executive Andrew Rhodes said that in this case it found widespread and alarming…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionAs part of our review of the 2005 Act, we want to make sure that we get the right balance between respecting people’s freedom of choice, preventing harm and effective and…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionI look forward to debating that and other matters with my noble friend in the course of our deliberations on the Online Safety Bill. Of course, in relation to gambling, we are…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionI think the imposition of this record penalty shows that the Gambling Commission is taking all these issues seriously. Indeed, since the start of 2022, operators have been…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionI had the pleasure of serving on that committee under my noble friend and, as I am sure he knows, all its recommendations are being considered as part of our review of the 2005…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionMy noble friend is right to highlight the importance of ensuring that children are not encouraged to gamble or to do so in a problematic way. That is why we have raised the age…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionAs the Gambling Commission made clear, the failings it discovered were so widespread and alarming that it gave serious consideration to suspending the licence in this case.…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionThe fines and penalties imposed by the commission are increasing. In the 2016-17 financial year, it issued penalties of just £1.7 million. As I said a moment ago, since the start…29 Mar 2023HANSARDTreasure (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2023That the draft Order and Code of Practice laid before the House on 20 and 23 February be approved. Relevant d ocument: 32nd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionMy Lords, this action was taken by the independent regulator as part of its duty to uphold standards. The Government do not comment on individual enforcement cases; we have,…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionWe have ensured that people who have excluded themselves from gambling are protected. Individuals are rightly taking action, and we want to ensure that they can do so. Individuals…29 Mar 2023HANSARDRevised Code of Practice laid under the Treasure Act 1996That the Grand Committee do consider the Revised Code of Practice laid under the Treasure Act 1996. Relevant document: 32nd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee28 Mar 2023HANSARDTreasure (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the Treasure (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2023. Relevant document: 32nd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee .28 Mar 2023HANSARDTreasure (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2023My Lords, this has indeed been an entertaining and informative debate, and I am glad that two of my predecessors have excavated themselves to join us. I can see why they speak so…28 Mar 2023