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Fixed-odds Betting Terminals debate
Hugh Robertson responds to a back bench MP’s debate on the prevalence of high stake roulette machines - fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) - in high street betting shops.
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Culture, Media and Sport Questions
Hugh Robertson answers questions from back bench MPs on topics including promoting tourism on our canals, the Department's review on B2 gaming machines, the timing of the FA Cup final and soccer violence. Read more about Culture, Media and Sport Questions
Hugh Robertson comments on the death of Lady Thatcher
Hugh Robertson comments on Lady Thatcher's death:
"Lady Thatcher was the dominant post war British Prime Minister. Quite apart from being the first woman to hold this post, she changed this country forever to the extent where no subsequent government, even those politically opposed to her, have been able to roll back her reforms.
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First World War Centenary
Hugh Robertson responds to a debate led by fellow-Kent MP, Damian Collins on commemorating the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
Hugh Robertson responds to debate on Outdoor Pursuits
Hugh Robertson responds to a back bench MP’s adjournment debate on the role that participation in outdoor pursuits can play in supporting tourism, health, well-being and sports-related activity. Read more about Hugh Robertson responds to debate on Outdoor Pursuits
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill debate
Hugh Robertson winds up the debate on behalf of the Government.
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Hugh Robertson responds to debate on Basketball Funding
Hugh Robertson responds to a back bench MP’s adjournment debate on funding of basketball in the UK.
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Offshore Gambling Bill
Hugh Robertson responds to a debate on the Second Reading of the Offshore Gambling Bill which will regulate remote gambling on a point of consumption basis. Read more about Offshore Gambling Bill
Culture, Media and Sport Questions
Hugh Robertson answers back bench MPs’ questions on issues including gambling, football stadium safety, facilities for club-level sport, boxing Read more about Culture, Media and Sport Questions
Hugh Robertson responds to a debate on Yorkshire and the Tour de France
Hugh Robertson responds to a back bench MP’s debate on the announcement that the grand départ of the Tour de France in 2014 will take place in Yorkshire.
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