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This is a draft item of legislation. This draft has since been made as a UK Statutory Instrument: The Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Large and Small Casino Premises Licences) Order 2008 No. 1327
Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 355(6) of the Gambling Act 2005, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
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Betting, Gaming And Lotteries
Made
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 175(4) and 355 of the Gambling Act 2005(1).
In accordance with section 175(4) of that Act the Secretary of State has consulted the Scottish Ministers and the Welsh Ministers(2).
In accordance with section 355(6) of that Act a draft of this Order was laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
The function of the National Assembly for Wales in section 175(4) of the Gambling Act 2005 was transferred to the Welsh Ministers by paragraph 30 of Schedule 11 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (2006 c.32). Under paragraph 32 of Schedule 11 to the Government of Wales Act 2006, the reference to the National Assembly for Wales in section 175(4) is to be construed as being a reference to the Welsh Ministers.
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