NEWS
Gambling Bill causes 'great concern' for Kirk
Speaking this afternoon, the  director of the Church of Scotland's Board of Social Responsibility, said: "Like many individuals and organisations throughout the country, the Church of Scotland has significant concerns relating to the Gambling Bill. One of the consequences of this Bill will be to widen the availability of gambling and therefore increase the number of people involved in this activity. This in turn will inevitably lead to an increased number of people developing an addiction to gambling. 
"From its pastoral and caring work the Church is well aware of the grief that such an addiction causes individuals and families, a grief that can often end both in financial ruin and relationship ruin. Therefore, any plans to widen the availability and the inducement offered through larger prizes, causes the Church great concern."
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Wednesday 20 October 2004
NR96/10/04