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HANSARDHeritage Steam Sector: CoalAbsolutely. Coming from the north-east, the cradle of the railways and the birthplace of George and Robert Stephenson, I am very mindful of the approaching bicentenary of the…18 May 2022HANSARDHeritage Steam Sector: CoalI pay tribute to the noble Lord in that important capacity. He is right. We discussed this with the sector and, as has been noted by other noble Lords, the coal must be of the…18 May 2022HANSARDHeritage Steam Sector: CoalI will certainly acknowledge that; the noble Lord makes an important point. Obviously, the situation vis-à-vis Russia and Ukraine has a particular short-term impact. We are very…18 May 2022HANSARDHeritage Steam Sector: CoalMy Lords, we are not aware whether the operators of the mine at Ffos-y-fran are considering replacing their screening equipment or appropriating either the Welsh Government or the…18 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsWe called for evidence on advertising as part of our review of the Act. Many people share the noble Lord’s frustrations. Public Health England’s evidence review did not find…17 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsI will not hazard such an estimate from the Dispatch Box, but in 2014 we amended the Gambling Act to introduce a point-of-consumption regulatory regime. Since then, every gambling…17 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsThe noble Lord is right: 40% of people gamble at least once a year, and if you also include people who only play the National Lottery then most people gamble. Most suffer no…17 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsWe are certainly aware of the close relationship between racing and betting. As the noble Lord, Lord Bassam, rightly said, many people enjoy a flutter and do so without risk of…17 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsMy Lords, we have sought views from all interested parties as part of our review of the Act, including the industry, which is taking action in some areas. We are happy to engage…17 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsAs the noble Viscount knows, we have looked also at the harms associated with online gambling. Indeed, while awaiting the White Paper and the outcome of our review, we have…17 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsMy Lords, without speculating on our ongoing review, gambling duties are based on gross gambling yield. Any changes which reduced industry revenue would lower tax receipts.…17 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsThe noble Lord is right that tackling problem gambling is good not just for the people affected by it but for the services which treat it. We are also aware that there is a black…17 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsThe point of advertising is to influence people and sometimes it is from gambling companies encouraging people who are not problem gamblers to gamble with them rather than their…17 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsAwaiting the outcome of our review, we have updated the gambling advertising code to ban adverts with a strong appeal to children, such as those involving Premier League…17 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsAnd I reply as Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay. I am very alert to the important role played by slot machines at the seaside. We are looking at this area. We have been clear for a…17 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I echo the thanks that have been raised by many noble Lords to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales for delivering the gracious Speech on behalf of Her Majesty,…12 May 2022HANSARDGambling Harm (Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry Committee Report)My Lords, I thank all the members of your Lordships’ Select Committee for the thorough and diligent work which led to the report before us today. I hope that does not sound…27 Apr 2022HANSARDEnglish Football: Independent RegulatorThe noble Lord makes an important point. There are lessons to be learned for other sports from the work that is being done here. The fan-led review had its origins in some of the…25 Apr 2022HANSARDEnglish Football: Independent RegulatorThe focus of the fan-led review is on men’s football in England. This is where the Government’s response, which is being set out today, is focused. There is work to be done…25 Apr 2022HANSARDEnglish Football: Independent RegulatorThis regulator is solely for football.25 Apr 2022