S.C.B.
NOTICES OF AMENDMENTS
given up to and including
Friday 5th November 2004
New Amendments handed in are marked thus *
STANDING COMMITTEE B
GAMBLING BILL
Mr Richard Caborn
To move, That the Bill be considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 11; Schedule 1; Clauses 12 to 14; Schedule 2; Clauses 15 to 19; Schedule 3; Clause 20; Schedule 4; Clauses 21 to 28; Schedule 5; Clauses 29 to 119; Schedule 6; Clauses 120 to 133; Schedule 7; Clauses 134 to 231; Schedule 8; Clauses 232 to 242; Schedule 9; Clauses 243 to 259; Schedule 10; Clauses 260 to 272; Schedule 11; Clauses 273 to 278; Schedule 12; Clauses 279 to 333; Schedules 13 and 14; Clauses 334 and 335; Schedule 15; Clauses 336 and 337; new Clauses; new Schedules.
Mr Don Foster
Bob Russell
Mr Nick Hawkins
1
Clause 1, page 1, line 7, after 'crime', insert ', public nuisance'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr John Whittingdale
71
*Clause 1, page 1, line 8, after 'crime', insert 'or being operated by anyone with a criminal record,'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr John Whittingdale
72
*Clause 1, page 1, line 9, after 'fair', insert 'socially responsible'.
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr Malcolm Moss
36
Clause 1, page 1, line 11, at end insert—
| '(d) | ensuring that there is no link between excessive drinking after licensing hours and casino gambling in city or town centres.'. |
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr Malcolm Moss
37
Clause 1, page 1, line 11, at end insert—
| '(e) | ensuring that the views of the Chief Constable for any police area determine the appropriateness of any increase in gambling provision in that area.'. |
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr John Whittingdale
73
*Clause 1, page 1, line 11, at end insert—
| '(d) | ensuring the development of new gambling opportunities is gradual and controlled to minimise the potential for social harm.'. |
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
80
*Clause 1, page 1, line 11, at end insert—
| '(d) | promoting fair competition between those associated with gambling.'. |
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr John Whittingdale
74
*Clause 2, page 1, line 17, after 'councils', insert—
| '(iii) | a unitary council.'. |
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr Malcolm Moss
38
Clause 2, page 2, line 3, at end insert—
'(2) For the avoidance of doubt, regional councils or regional development agencies shall have no role in licensing.'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
81
*Clause 3, page 2, line 7, after '9)' insert 'and section 11'.
Mr Richard Caborn
12
Clause 3, page 2, line 8, leave out 'entering' and insert 'participating in'.
Mr Richard Caborn
27
Clause 3, page 2, line 8, at end insert 'and subject to section [National Lottery]).'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr John Wittingdale
75
*Clause 4, page 2, line 17, after 'communication', insert 'other than that used, for the playing of linked and multiple bingo under a bingo operator's licence.'.
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr Malcolm Moss
39
Clause 4, page 2, line 22, at end insert—
'(4) Such regulations shall be brought within the jurisdiction of OFCOM, whose remit is extended by virtue of this section to seek to ensure that there is no link between any such remote communication and the remote provision of pornography or any other unsolicited services such as "pop-ups".'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
82
*Clause 5, page 2, line 27, leave out 'operates and administers arrangements' and insert 'in whole or in part or operates'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
83
*Clause 5, page 2, line 29, leave out 'in the operation or administration' and insert 'directly or indirectly in the operation'.
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr Malcolm Moss
40
Clause 5, page 2, line 35, leave out paragraph (b).
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
84
*Clause 5, page 2, line 35, leave out 'operating or administering' and insert 'or operating'.
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr Malcolm Moss
41
Clause 5, page 2, line 43, leave out '(despite subsection (3)(d))'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr John Wittingdale
76
*Clause 5, page 2, line 43, leave out '(despite subsection (3)(d))'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
85
*Clause 5, page 3, line 3, at end add—
'(4) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide a specified activity or an activity carried on in specified circumstances is or is not to be treated for the purposes of this Act as providing facilities for gambling.'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
86
*Clause 6, page 3, line 6, leave out 'a prize' and insert 'winnings'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
87
*Clause 6, page 3, line 13, leave out sub-paragraph (iii).
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr John Wittingdale
77
*Clause 6, page 3, line 13, after 'chance', insert 'except skill with price machines'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
88
*Clause 6, page 3, line 14, after 'sport' insert 'or a lottery.'
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
89
*Clause 6, page 3, line 19, at end insert—
| '(c) | but the provisions of part 13 of the Act shall apply in respect of prize gaming where such provisions are inconsistent with the provisions of section 6.'. |
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr John Wittingdale
78
*Clause 6, page 3, line 23, leave out sub-paragraph (b).
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
90
*Clause 6, page 3, line 29, after 'activity' insert 'other than a game of skill'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
103
*Clause 6, page 3, line 30, after 'activity', insert 'other than a game of skill'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr John Wittingdale
79
*Clause 6, page 3, line 34, at end add—
'(7) For the purposes of subsection (6)(b) and (c) the Secretary of State shall consult with all recognised sporting bodies and organisations.'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
104
*Clause 7, page 3, line 37, at end insert 'or as otherwise defined by the Secretary of State.'.
Mr Don Foster
Bob Russell
Dr John Pugh
45
Clause 7, page 3, line 39, at end insert—
'(2A) In this Act "casino premises" means premises in respect of which a casino premises licence has been granted under section 142(1)(a).'.
Mr Don Foster
Bob Russell
Dr John Pugh
46
Clause 7, page 4, line 4, after 'of', insert 'casino'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr John Whittingdale
Mr Nick Hawkins
105
*Clause 7, page 4, line 8, leave out subsection (5).
Mr Don Foster
Bob Russell
95
*Clause 7, page 4, line 10, leave out 'regional' and insert 'leisure destination'.
Mr Don Foster
Bob Russell
114
*Clause 7, page 4, line 10, leave out 'regional' and insert 'leisure destination'.
Mr Malcolm Moss
Mr Nick Hawkins
Mr John Whittingdale
70
*Clause 7, page 4, line 13, at end insert—
'(5A) The Secretary of State shall make regulations to set up a pilot scheme for the introduction of casinos classified in subsection (5)(a) above as "regional" casinos.
(5B) A pilot scheme shall consist of no more than four "regional" casinos, one of which shall be situated in a coastal resort area, and all of which shall be in key regeneration areas.
(5C) The Secretary of State shall before the end of the pilot scheme, which shall be in force for a minimum of five years from the commencement of this Act, commission an independent report assessing the impact of "regional casinos.".
(5D) The Secretary of State shall present the report to Parliament and may bring forward proposals for further regional casinos in regeneration areas.'.
