Written questions

Gambling: Internet

Lords · Question HL1464 · Tabled 30 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 13 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville

To ask His Majesty's Government what role the illegal gambling taskforce is playing in coordinating action with major technology companies to identify, remove and prevent access to illegal gambling content online.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Twycross, 13 Jul 2026

We are committed to taking action on illegal gambling. This includes working with tech platforms and social media companies through our Illegal Gambling Taskforce, to help tackle the advertising of illegal gambling. We plan to report on the progress made ...