Lords debates effect of gambling adverts on children
15 September 2017
Members of the Lords, including a former chairman of Action on Addiction and a former president of the UK Committee of Unicef, debated the effect of gambling advertisements on children in the House of Lords on Thursday 14 September.
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This was a balloted debate. They normally take place on a Thursday in the chamber. During debates, members are able to put their experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing the government's attention to concerns.
The debate was proposed by Lord Chadlington (Conservative), former chaiman of Action on Addiction.
Members taking part included:
- Baroness Howe of Idlicote (Crossbench), former president, UK Committee of Unicef
- Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrats), former president, Welsh Liberal Democrats
- Lord Stevenson of Balmacara (Labour), former chair, Foundation for Credit Counselling
- Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative), former Lords government spokesperson in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen (Conservative), government spokesperson, will respond on behalf of the government.
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