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Fruit Machines

Volume 308: debated on Friday 13 March 1998

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Mr. Sanders

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will delay the triennial review of jackpot sizes for fruit machines. [34423]

Mr. George Howarth

We expect the Gaming Board to make its recommendations to us in June with a view to implementation of any agreed changes with effect from 1 October.

Mr. Sanders

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the report by Dr. Fisher of Plymouth University on jackpot prizes. [34422]

Mr. George Howarth

Dr. Fisher's report for OFLOT was on gambling and problem gambling among young people. The Government will carefully consider the report's findings, including those on fruit machines, and any implications for gambling controls.

Mr. Sanders

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate he has made of the effect of the introduction of the £;2 coin on fruit machine revenues. [34429]