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Horse Racing: Gambling

Commons · Question 77912 · Tabled 16 Sep 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 13 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Jess Brown-Fuller

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of harmonising remote betting and gaming duties on (a) prize money, (b) racecourse finances, (c) funding for (i) equine welfare and

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 13 Oct 2025

The Government recognises the significant contribution that racing makes to the nation’s economy and sporting landscape.Future proposals on gambling duties are a matter for HM Treasury. Should changes to the tax regime be announced in the Autumn Statement...