Licensed Bingo

EDM number 369 in 1990-91, proposed by Alan Meale on 29/01/1991.

That this House acknowledges that approximately two and a half million people play the licensed game of bingo every week in the United Kingdom and recognises the important role it plays in the social lives of many, especially the elderly; is aware that Her Majesty's Government is currently reviewing the restrictions placed upon the advertising of bingo under section 42 of the Gaming Act 1968, having now received the recommendation of the Gaming Board of Great Britain; and therefore urges the Government to reach an early favourable decision to end the silly and unfair anomalies which currently exist against licensed bingo and to make an announcement as soon as possible.

This motion has been signed by a total of 44 MPs.