Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 115032

Gambling: Addictions

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Mr Louie French

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with devolved Governments to ensure prevention, support and treatment for gambling harms is available across the UK.

Answer

Ian Murray

The Government introduced a statutory gambling levy, a mandatory charge on licensed gambling operators, in April 2025. Funds collected from the levy will be used exclusively for the research, prevention and treatment of gambling harm across Great Britain....

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