PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Gambling: Taxation (14 October 2024)

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with (a) gambling companies and (b) relevant trade associations on the potential introduction of a statutory levy.

Asked by:
Dr Beccy Cooper (Labour)

The implementation of a statutory levy is under consideration as part of the Government commitment to tackle gambling harm. The Minister for Gambling has recently met and held wide-ranging discussions with the Betting and Gaming Council, the British Amusement Catering Trade Association, British Horseracing Association, GambleAware, Gambling with Lives and others.

We will provide further updates to the House soon.

Answered by:
Stephanie Peacock (Labour)
7 November 2024