CAMELOT AND USE OF LOTTERY TERMINALS

That this House is alarmed about the organisation Camelot's proposal to mix gambling opportunities with bill-payment services such as those for heating, electricity, water and mobile telephone top-ups via their lottery terminals; believes that such operations represent a real threat to vulnerable sections of society, including young people who may be exposed to gambling, and local post offices, which without such exclusive services would be less viable; and urges Government departments to examine fully the potential impact caused by allowing Camelot to expand into these services before any decision is made on this issue.