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Jowell warns on gambling bill hold-up

By Matthew Garrahan

Published: March 5 2005 02:00 | Last updated: March 5 2005 02:00

Tessa Jowell has warned critics of the government's gambling bill of the dangers of blocking the legislation as it enters a crucial stage in the House of Lords.

With a general election looming, the bill faces the prospect of being squeezed off the legislative timetable if it encounters significant opposition.

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