Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 70096

Horse Racing: Betting

Tabled: 22 July 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025

Question

Max Wilkinson

Liberal DemocratCheltenham

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to intervene in negotiations on the Horserace Betting Levy to (a) increase the rate to 11.5% and (b) include overseas races within the scope of that levy.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
The Horserace Betting Levy is vital for the financial sustainability of horseracing. The Government believes a voluntary deal is the fastest path towards delivering appropriate funding for the sport. We continue to encourage the betting and racing industr...

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