GAMBLE AWARE WEEK

Early day motion 328, tabled 13 July 2016 by Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party). Signed by 41 members.

That this House welcomes the launch of Gamble Aware Week which runs from 18 to 23 July 2016; notes that this initiative is now in its second year; recognises the outstanding work that charities such as GamCare, RCA Trust and Gordon Moody do, working together with the betting industry to help problem gamblers; further welcomes the efforts to promote responsible gambling through initiatives such as the nationwide self-exclusion scheme and new mandatory alerts on gaming machines; and further notes that betting shops have been part of our high streets for 55 years and that people should never bet more than they can afford to lose.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 23, Labour 8, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, UUP 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1.