Bacta initiates engagement process with newly elected Members of Parliament
Bacta, the trade body representing the UK low-stake gaming and amusement sectors, has begun the process of engaging with the 335 new MPs elected from the general election on July 4th.
Systematically mapping members venues against their constituency MPs after the conclusion of the General Election, Bacta’s deep-dive into the political terrain of the UK will also include a sectoral perspective identifying those MPs who have been appointed to the relevant Select Committees.
Expanding on the initiative, Bacta executive director, George McGregor, stated: “This is the first occasion certainly in the two decades that I have worked with Bacta that we have systematically mapped MPs with Members. We have used the General Election outcome to create a Geo Political Footprint for the industry.”
Explaining how the mapping exercise will be deployed, George McGregor said: “It will be the Central Nervous System guiding our political engagement and is a much more efficient way of putting Bacta members in front of their constituency MPs in order to present the case for the industry, and in particular, the importance of getting the reforms recommended in the White Paper over the line.”
Reflecting on the new Labour Government, he confirmed. “Our position is one of partnership and collaboration. We believe that the industry is ideally placed to support the Government’s economic growth objectives both on the high street and at the coast as part of a broader tourism strategy. We are preparing for a relentless 12-months with political engagement at the very top of Bacta’s agenda.”
Bacta, the trade association representing the amusement and gaming machine industry in the UK, has recently announced that it will be initiating an engagement process with newly elected Members of Parliament. This move comes as part of Bacta’s ongoing efforts to build strong relationships with key decision-makers in order to promote and protect the interests of its members.
The engagement process will involve meeting with newly elected MPs to introduce them to the work of Bacta and the issues facing the amusement and gaming machine industry. Bacta will also seek to educate MPs on the economic and social benefits of the industry, which contributes millions of pounds to the UK economy each year and provides entertainment for millions of people.
One of the key issues that Bacta will be discussing with MPs is the impact of recent regulatory changes on the industry. In recent years, there have been a number of changes to regulations governing amusement and gaming machines, including restrictions on stakes and prizes. Bacta will be seeking to work with MPs to ensure that any future regulatory changes are fair and proportionate, taking into account the needs of both businesses and consumers.
Bacta’s engagement process with newly elected MPs is part of a wider strategy to raise awareness of the amusement and gaming machine industry among policymakers. By building relationships with MPs and other key stakeholders, Bacta aims to ensure that the industry’s voice is heard in discussions about regulation and legislation that could affect its members.
In a statement announcing the engagement process, John White, CEO of Bacta, said: “We are delighted to be starting this engagement process with newly elected Members of Parliament. The amusement and gaming machine industry plays a vital role in the UK economy, and it is important that MPs understand the issues facing our members. We look forward to working with MPs to ensure that the industry continues to thrive and provide entertainment for millions of people across the country.”
Overall, Bacta’s engagement process with newly elected MPs is an important step in ensuring that the amusement and gaming machine industry has a strong voice in discussions about regulation and legislation. By building relationships with key decision-makers, Bacta aims to promote and protect the interests of its members and ensure that the industry continues to thrive in the years to come.
