Written questions

Gambling: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 35667 · Tabled 5 Mar 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 13 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of giving the Gambling Commission power to regulate the gambling industry in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 13 Mar 2025

Gambling is a devolved matter for Northern Ireland and therefore regulation is a consideration for the Northern Ireland Executive. We stand ready to support the Northern Ireland Executive with its plans.