Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 107910

Gambling: Rehabilitation

Tabled: 22 January 2026
Answered: 29 January 2026

Question

Dr Beccy Cooper

LabourWorthing West

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how his Department plans to work with the NHS and other public health bodies to improve support and treatment for those affected by gambling harm.

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 across Great Britain. In its first year, the levy has raised nearly £120 million, with 50% allocated to gambl...

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