Written questions

Gaming Machines: Excise Duties

Commons · Question 27812 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 15 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of changes to Machine Gaming Duty on employment levels in (a) casinos and (b) bingo halls.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 15 Sep 2026

An assessment of the impacts of any decisions taken is published within the relevant Tax Impact and Info Note. The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events.