Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 68316

Horse Racing: Gambling

Tabled: 15 July 2025

Answered: 23 July 2025

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of tax reform in the (a) betting and (b) gaming sector on equine welfare standards.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

The Minister for Gambling and Heritage recently met the incoming Chair of the British Horseracing Authority to discuss a wide range of matters affecting horseracing including the HMT tax consultation. DCMS has also engaged at ministerial and official leve...

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