That this House notes the crisis caused by gambling harms, with approximately 2.5% of the adult British population suffering from problem gambling and a further 11.5% experiencing a lower level of harm or elevated risk; further notes with deep concern that an estimated 1.2% of 11 to 17-year-olds are estimated to experience gambling harms; understands that the treatment of problem gamblers is a public health matter and should be treated as such; calls on the Government to enact population-wide policies putting health at the centre of gambling regulation and to create a statutory, independent gambling ombudsman to protect consumers and resolve complaints; and pays tribute to campaigners and charities who work tirelessly for change and to support individuals suffering from gambling harms.
Signatories (34)
- Wendy Chamberlain Sponsor
- Dr Danny Chambers
- Wera Hobhouse
- Cameron Thomas
- Alex Brewer
- Dr Al Pinkerton
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Adam Dance
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- Pippa Heylings
- Martin Wrigley
- Tom Morrison
- Liz Jarvis
- Clive Jones
- Mr Will Forster
- Dr Ellie Chowns
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Ann Davies
- Ben Lake
- Llinos Medi
- Dr Roz Savage
- Jim Shannon
- Sarah Dyke
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Tom Gordon
- Richard Burgon
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Jamie Stone
- Ben Maguire
- Calum Miller
- Christine Jardine
- Ayoub Khan
- Tim Farron
- Mr Paul Kohler