Geoff Hoon

Former Labour MP for Ashfield

Gambling Regulation

There have been votes in Parliament on a number of aspects of the regulation of gambling. Specific votes have been on the powers of local councils to use planning laws to control the numbers, and locations, of betting shops as well as regulations limiting stakes, and prizes, for gambling machines, and the laws governing the operation of casinos.

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Geoff Hoon consistently voted against greater regulation of gambling

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Major votes

  • On 28 Mar 2007: Geoff Hoon voted yes on Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007 — 28 Mar 2007 — Division No. 88 Show vote
  • On 19 Jan 2006: Geoff Hoon voted yes on National Lottery Bill — Clause 14 — Functions Show vote
  • On 24 Jan 2005: Geoff Hoon voted no on Gambling Bill — Casino conditions Show vote
  • On 24 Jan 2005: Geoff Hoon voted yes on Gambling Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 1 Nov 2004: Geoff Hoon voted no on Gambling Bill — reasoned amendment on 2nd reading Show vote
  • On 1 Nov 2004: Geoff Hoon voted yes on Gambling Bill — 2nd reading Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 28 Apr 2008: Geoff Hoon voted no on Finance Bill — Clause 21 — Amusement Machine licence duty Show vote
  • On 14 Jun 2005: Geoff Hoon voted no on National Lottery Bill (Reasoned amendment on second reading) Show vote

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