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SUPPORT FOR THE BINGO INDUSTRY

Early day motion 1569, tabled 2 June 2009 by Parmjit Dhanda (Labour). Signed by 136 members.

That this House congratulates the bingo industry on the contribution it makes to leisure and the economy in the UK; is concerned about the loss of 4,000 jobs in the bingo industry since 2003; calls on the Treasury to work closely with the bingo industry to preserve this popular leisure activity; and urges the Government to work closely with the industry to consider the future impact of the increase in bingo duty from 15 per cent. to 22 per cent., whilst the duty has remained at 15 per cent. for online versions of the game and for football pools.

Signatures by party: Labour 84, Liberal Democrat 28, Conservative 12, Independent 4, Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.