Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 105859

Gambling and Video Games: Rehabilitation

Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how is she ensuring funding into services for people with gambling and gaming dependencies.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
In April 2025, the statutory levy on gambling operators came into effect to fund the research, prevention, and treatment of gambling-related harm. In its first year, the levy has raised just under £120 million, 50% of which is allocated to NHS England and...

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