No decision has yet been taken by the Government on the principle of whether or not to approve casino licensing.
As I have previously indicated to the House, the Government has asked my Department to prepare a report, in consultation with the other Government Departments and agencies involved, on the pros and cons of licensing casino gaming on its merits.
I expect that the report which is now at an advanced stage will provide me with an overall assessment of all the relevant issues including, for example, legislative considerations, the social and economic implications, revenue aspects and the potential impact on other forms of gaming.