Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 83436

Gambling: Charities

Tabled: 20 October 2025

Answered: 28 October 2025

Question

Mr Louie French

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to help ensure the continuity of the (a) National Gambling Helpline and (b) other national gambling harms charities.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The introduction of the new statutory levy on gambling operators, which came into effect in April 2025, guarantees independent, sustainable funding for the research, prevention, and treatment of gambling-related harms.The Government recognises the importa...

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