Caroline Lucas – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Culture Media and Sport

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Caroline Lucas on 2014-04-09.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, which research studies used by his Department in formulating policy on fixed odds betting terminals (a) have and (b) have not received industry funding or support; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs Helen Grant

The Government considers a wide range of available research when formulating gambling policy. The Government is mindful of the provenance of research, and its funding source, when interpreting findings.