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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:04 am on 11 January 2018.

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Photo of Toby Perkins Toby Perkins Labour, Chesterfield 11:04, 11 January 2018

The Government’s welcome review of fixed-odds betting terminals will enable them to change the stakes and many other aspects of FOBT policy without the need for primary legislation. That is welcome, as we do not want the changes to be delayed any further, but it will leave a democratic deficit. Will the Government allow a debate in Government time on the issues relating to FOBTs so that we can ensure that this crucial issue is properly debated?