Written questions

Gambling: Economic Situation

Commons · Question 10782 · Tabled 23 Oct 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 7 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Gareth Bacon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate she has made of the contribution of the betting and gaming industry to the economy.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 7 Nov 2024

Official statistics from a range of sources provide the Government with insights into the economic contribution of the betting and gaming industry, including estimates for gross value added (GVA), employment generated and tax revenue raised.The latest hea...