Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 117699

Gambling: Addictions and Advertising

Tabled: 4 March 2026
Answered: 12 March 2026

Question

Chris Evans

Labour (Co-op)Caerphilly

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to raise awareness of gambling-related harms and mitigate the impact of gambling advertisements.

Answer

Ian Murray
All operators who advertise in the UK must comply with advertising codes, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority independently of government. The codes include a wide range of provisions which are designed to protect children and vulner...

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