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Gambling: Northern Ireland

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 2 December 2024UIN 16159

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland executive on gambling laws.

Answered by Hilary Benn

Gambling policy is devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive. It is for the Northern Ireland Department of Communities to consider any changes to gambling laws.

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