By and large I think that betting shops are now reasonable places, although perhaps lacking bunches of flowers and groups of children happily gambolling, or gaming, about while their parents bet. Column 1466 where foregather the kind of people one would like to meet one's mother. However, since we have these places let us hope that the Government regulate them properly. Therefore I have learned about them second hand. I understand that drinks cannot be served at the table.
People have to move away from the gambling tables to drink.
The noble Viscount, Lord Falkland, was concerned as to whether live entertainment would encourage or discourage people. He will correct me if I am wrong. Perhaps he will remind me of the point. I shall grasp any opportunity. I am saying that if you are gambling, whether playing blackjack, roulette or standing in a betting shop looking at the runners, if someone entertains you it will take you away from that form of betting for a while.