Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR) was formed in 2020 to ensure the recommendations made in the House of Lords Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry Select Committee Report ‘Gambling Harm: Time for Action’ were carried forward and implemented by Government, the Gambling Commission or other relevant bodies.
The Group is working in parliament, and with others, to ensure that Government and the Gambling Commission take immediate action to implement necessary changes to our gambling regulation.
Our Group has campaigned for many years for the proposals contained within the White Paper and we are delighted to see so many of our recommendations included. Significantly, we have called consistently for a statutory levy on the gambling industry to fund essential research, education and treatment into gambling harms in this country. Appropriate funds have never been paid by the industry under the voluntary system and critical funds are needed to support those impacted by gambling harm. We are pleased that Government has finally listened to the evidence and committed to this model.
PGR is made up of over 150 cross-party members of the House of Lords, making it the largest ‘interest’ group in the Upper Chamber.
PGR Executive Committee:
Peers for Gambling Reform 