Offshore Gambling Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:51 am on 25 January 2013.

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Photo of Philip Davies Philip Davies Conservative, Shipley 11:51, 25 January 2013

My hon. Friend might be being far too kind to the 2005 Act. As far as I can see, it was intended to introduce a range of casinos into the country that did not materialise and to make the UK a hub for gambling businesses. Since the introduction of that Act, not only has there been no expansion in casinos but betting companies are all clearing offshore rather than moving to the UK.