Lord Herbert of South Downs

Conservative Peer

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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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Lord Herbert of South Downs generally voted against greater regulation of gambling

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Major votes

  • On 4 Dec 2013: Lord Herbert of South Downs voted to increase the stake, and prize, limits for certain categories of gambling machine. Show vote
  • On 26 Nov 2013: Lord Herbert of South Downs voted against extending the horserace betting levy to overseas bookmakers. Show vote
  • On 26 Nov 2013: Lord Herbert of South Downs voted not to require those running internet and telephone gambling operations to ban those who have registered for self-exclusion. Show vote
  • On 17 May 2011: Lord Herbert of South Downs was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — New Clause 31 — Planning Permission for Betting Shops Show vote
  • On 28 Mar 2007: Lord Herbert of South Downs was absent for a vote on Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007 — 28 Mar 2007 — Division No. 88 Show vote
  • On 19 Jan 2006: Lord Herbert of South Downs voted no on National Lottery Bill — Clause 14 — Functions Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 8 Jan 2014: Lord Herbert of South Downs was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Fixed Odds Betting Terminals and Betting Shops Show vote
  • On 8 Jan 2014: Lord Herbert of South Downs was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Regulation of Gambling Show vote
  • On 16 Oct 2013: Lord Herbert of South Downs voted against giving more powers to local communities in relation to high streets and town and city centres. Show vote
  • On 28 Apr 2008: Lord Herbert of South Downs was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Clause 21 — Amusement Machine licence duty Show vote
  • On 14 Jun 2005: Lord Herbert of South Downs was absent for a vote on National Lottery Bill (Reasoned amendment on second reading) Show vote

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