To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much was spent by local authorities in preparing bids for (a) small, (b) regional and (c) super casinos. (155612)

The decision to apply to the casino advisory panel was a matter for the local authorities concerned. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport does not hold information about how much was spent by local authorities in preparing applications.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the Government's plans are for the establishment of super, large and small casinos as laid out in the Gambling Act 2005. (156019)

I set out the next steps in my written statement to the House on 16 July.