Written questions

Gambling: Regulation

Commons · Question 74 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 21 May 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of proposed reforms to gambling regulation on consumers experiencing harms associated with gambling disorder.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 21 May 2026

The Government is acutely aware of the impact that gambling harm can have on individuals, families and communities. We therefore consider a wide range of evidence when assessing the impact of gambling regulation on those experiencing harm.