Problem Gambling

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:01 pm on 22 May 2018.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 2:01, 22 May 2018

I agree. It would appear that the announcement that was made last week means that the powers that Welsh Ministers have under the Wales Act become moot. What the powers actually say is that they give us the ability to limit the number of machines with a stake of more than £10 in respect of new betting premises licences. Well, if the maximum stake is only £2, then those powers are academic. So, I think it is appropriate for us to look again at what would be appropriate for Wales in terms of further powers over gambling.