The Government’s white paper, published earlier this year, set out a range of measures designed to reduce the harm caused by gambling. While the report welcomes some aspects of the white paper, Directors of Public Health are concerned that the current proposals fail to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of the public.
In February, the Directors of Public Health argued strongly for a public health approach to gambling and for a comprehensive ban on all forms of marketing.
In February, the Directors of Public Health argued strongly for a public health approach to gambling and for a comprehensive ban on all forms of marketing.
