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Gambling: Charities

Commons · Question 83436 · Tabled 20 Oct 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 28 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Louie French

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to help ensure the continuity of the (a) National Gambling Helpline and (b) other national gambling harms charities.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 28 Oct 2025

The introduction of the new statutory levy on gambling operators, which came into effect in April 2025, guarantees independent, sustainable funding for the research, prevention, and treatment of gambling-related harms.The Government recognises the importa...