The FOBT APPG will be undertaking the first evidence session in its inquiry on Wednesday 6th July at 10am in the House of Commons. At this session the group will be hearing from gamblers who have experienced FOBTs and the impact that they can have at first hand.
Attendance at this session is by invite only. If you would like to attend this session please contact the Group’s secretariat Kenneth.Pritchard@interelgroup.com
Inquiry launched into the impact of FOBTs
The newly formed Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All Party Group has today launched its inquiry “Fixed Odds Betting Terminals – Assessing the Impact”.
In a series of hearings, the inquiry will be taking oral evidence from the range of stakeholders in the FOBT debate from gambling addiction experts and FOBT users, to regulators, bookmaker Chief Executives and their representatives.
The inquiry would also welcome written submissions from interested parties by 31 July 2016.
Using this evidence the group will publish a report setting out their findings early in 2017.
Further information on the All Party Group can be found at www.fobt-appg.com
Carolyn Harris MP the Chair of the All Party Group said:
“I am delighted to announce this important inquiry. The FOBT All Party Group, a genuinely cross party group, will seek to fully assess the impact of FOBTs on our society and economy. It is time for a proper look to be taken at the impact of these machines on all our communities”
Stuart McDonald MP, the Vice Chair of the group said:
“This inquiry will enable us to take a fresh look at the impact of FOBTs on our communities in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England. The Government has a duty of care to protect the vulnerable. The aim of this inquiry is to provide a final comprehensive analysis to enable them to do so.”
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