Oral Question·Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
“What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of data centre developments on resource capacity in the South West.”
Tabled: 15 September 2026Answered: 15 October 2026
Asked by
Caroline Voaden
Liberal Democrat — South Devon
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stephanie Peacock)
As set out in a written ministerial statement yesterday, the Government will introduce a statutory levy on gambling operators, which was a commitment made as part of the gambling White Paper in 2023. Society lotteries will be charged the levy at the lowest rate of 0.1%. I know that they are a vital fundraising tool for many charities, community groups and sports clubs up and down the country.