FIXED-ODDS BETTING TERMINALS

Early day motion 61, tabled 23 May 2016 by Carolyn Harris (Labour). Signed by 85 members.

That this House welcomes the creation of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been a widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the Gambling Act was passed in 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders to prevent the social harm caused by these machines; further notes that there are nine known suicides related to FOBT use, including two tragic cases in the last 12 months; calls on the Government to further regulate FOBTs and act on a precautionary basis by substantially reducing the stake on these machines until evidence can be found that they are safe; and commits to ensuring that gambling is undertaken responsibly and with proper supervision.

Signatures by party: Labour 45, Scottish National Party 22, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 3, DUP 3, Independent 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Green 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.