Prevention of Gambling Addictions
Minutes:
The Chair reminded Members that the issue of gambling addictions had been discussed at the meeting of Council on 5th October 2022 (Minute No. CL56-22/23 refers), when it had been resolved to refer back to the Licensing & Gambling Acts Committee for further discussion.
A Member suggested that a letter be sent to the local Member of Parliament raising concerns at the amount of gambling advertisements on television. The Legal Team Manager (Deputy Monitoring Officer) commented that all gambling advertisements were closely monitored by the Gambling Commission.
Moved by Councillor Mary Dooley and seconded by Councillor Evonne Parkin
RESOLVED that a letter be sent to the Leader of the Councilin support of an approach to the Gambling Commission/Member of Parliament raising concerns at the amount of gambling advertisements on television.