Oral Question·Treasury
“What assessment she has made of the potential impact of implementing a flat rate of remote betting and gaming duty on the horseracing industry.”
Tabled: 25 June 2025Answered: 1 July 2025
Asked by
Sally Jameson
Labour (Co-op) — Doncaster Central
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (James Murray)
We very much recognise the social and cultural value of horseracing, which is why on-course betting is exempt from duty, and horseracing is the only sport to receive a Government mandated levy. We are consulting on measures to simplify gambling duty and improve compliance. No decision will be made on rates before the Budget, and we are working with the horseracing sector to identify unintended consequences and mitigations.