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Prescott in Casino Controversy

LONDON, England – As reported by the BBC News: "Parliament's watchdog is to contact John Prescott about his visit to the ranch of the man who wants to open Britain's first super-casino.

"Tories have asked Sir Philip Mawer to investigate whether the visit to Philip Anschutz should have been declared.

"…The deputy prime minister added: "I played no role with any planning decision relating to the Dome, or in any negotiations with Philip Anschutz for the slae of the Dome, which were carried out by Lord Falconer at the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions and which were completed in May 2002."

"…The deputy prime minister and a small number of his civil servants stayed at Mr Anschutz's ranch in July last year as part of a nine-day trip to America.

"A spokesman says a donation was made to charity after the visit.

"…The Dome, which Mr Anschutz owns, is among the sites short listed for the casino…"

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