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Horses: USA

Commons · Question 45163 · Tabled 8 Apr 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 23 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her Department plans to provide to horse (a) breeding and (b) racing industries following US tariffs on horse importations.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 23 Apr 2025

A major source of support for the racing industry is the Horserace Betting Levy, which generated £105 million in 2023/4. The Horseracing Betting Levy Board is tasked with the distribution of funds collected via the Levy. Approximately 70% of levy funds is...