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HANSARDCovid-19: Heritage and Tourism SectorThe hon. Lady is absolutely right about the enormous economic value of the tourism industry —not only in her area, but right across the country. I assure her that we are in…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Heritage and Tourism SectorThe Government are committed to our world-class heritage and tourism sectors. I and my officials are engaging across Government and are in regular weekly discussions with industry…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable Online GamblersI thank the hon. Gentleman for those comments. Of course, we are all aware that problem gambling can have a devastating impact on those affected and their families. We take the…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable Online GamblersI assure the hon. Lady that I, the Department, the Gambling Commission and the gambling industry take these concerns very seriously. She will be aware that we have extended the…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable Online GamblersI have had calls with the Betting and Gaming Council and gambling businesses, including five of the largest online operators. On 20 April, I wrote to the gambling companies urging…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Rugby LeagueMany happy returns to the hon. Member! I assure her that we are taking the issues very seriously. We will continue the dialogue and I am hopeful that we can come to a positive…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable Online GamblersWe did look at this issue and we will be making an announcement in due course.27 Apr 2020HANSARDRacing IndustryWe are committed to supporting our world-leading horse-racing industry. The Government have put in place an unprecedented support package of business rates relief and support with…27 Apr 2020HANSARDGambling Advertising in SportThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. One of the great joys of sport is that it can be a family activity, and we want to minimise any dangers that can be the unintended…19 Mar 2020HANSARDGambling Advertising in SportThe hon. Lady tempts me to pre-empt the scope of the review, but we will listen very carefully to what elements should be considered, and again, she makes an important point. I…19 Mar 2020HANSARDDigital, Culture, Media and Sport…On the point about fundraising and ensuring that Birmingham and the west midlands receive adequate financial support to ensure that the games are successful—we are talking about…19 Mar 2020HANSARDDigital, Culture, Media and Sport…On the point about fundraising and ensuring that Birmingham and the west midlands receive adequate financial support to ensure that the games are successful—we are talking about…19 Mar 2020HANSARDGambling Advertising in SportI thank the hon. Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) for her tireless work in advocating for those who have suffered, or are at risk of suffering, gambling harms. I have no…19 Mar 2020HANSARDGambling Advertising in SportI thank the hon. Member for his comments. He may be tempting me to pre-empt the conclusions of the gambling review that we will be conducting, and I will say more about it later.…19 Mar 2020HANSARDGambling Advertising in SportThe hon. Lady is making a fair point and, as I said, I am sure that all these things will be considered in the gambling review. The remit of the review has not yet been scoped,…19 Mar 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [ Lords ]I beg to move, That— (1) the Committee shall (in addition to its first meeting at 9.25 am on Tuesday 17 March) meet— (a) at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 17 March; (b) at 11.30 am and 2.00…17 Mar 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [ Lords ]I thank the hon. Lady for tabling the new clause. This issue has been raised several times during the Bill’s passage, and the Government share the intent to make sure that we…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Football Attendances: VARThe hon. Gentleman makes a fair point about the level of enjoyment in the games, but the key thing is attendance and people watching. That is a metric we need to pay careful…17 Mar 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [ Lords ]I am happy to continue the dialogue, and I commit to responding to the hon. Lady’s letter and the questions she raised. Regarding any further location of taxes and VAT, I do not…17 Mar 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [ Lords ]I thank the hon. Lady for her comments. I know we will continue to debate issues of gambling with many Members from across the House, particularly as we review the Gambling Act…17 Mar 2020