Written questions

Gambling: Addictions

Commons · Question 115032 · Tabled 23 Feb 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 3 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Louie French

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with devolved Governments to ensure prevention, support and treatment for gambling harms is available across the UK.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 3 Mar 2026

The Government introduced a statutory gambling levy, a mandatory charge on licensed gambling operators, in April 2025. Funds collected from the levy will be used exclusively for the research, prevention and treatment of gambling harm across Great Britain....