Written questions

Gambling: Risk Assessment

2026-05-12 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · 891 · Official question

Mr Lee Dillon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether (a) the Government plans to pause the implementation of financial risk assessments for gambling; and (b) if she will make a statement on the matter.

Answer

It is for the Gambling Commission to decide whether to implement Financial Risk Assessments (FRA). DCMS continues to support the policy intent behind Financial Risk Assessments, and has had regular engagement with the Gambling Commission on this issue. Fi...