Thank you for the opportunity to present an opening statement on this important legislation. Our statement builds on the written submission submitted in January. The Institute of Public Health is an all-island organisation jointly funded by the Departments of Health in Ireland and Northern Ireland. We support evidence-informed policy making with a particular focus on reducing health inequalities. We provided evidence to the Northern Ireland Betting, Games and Lotteries & Amusements Bill consultation in November 2021 and the Gambling Codes of Practice relating to the Bill in February 2022.