Written questions

Gambling: Excise Duties

Commons · Question 58750 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of her Department's proposals to harmonise gambling duties on (a) horseracing and (b) other sports.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 16 Jun 2025

The Government is consulting on proposals to simplify the current gambling tax system by merging the three current taxes that cover remote (including online) gambling into one. The Government is committed to engaging with all stakeholders, including repre...