Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 77570

Horse Racing: Gambling

Tabled: 16 September 2025
Answered: 17 October 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the British Horseracing Authority on the potential impact of proposed gambling restrictions on the racing industry.

Answer

Ian Murray
Future proposals on gambling duties are a matter for HM Treasury. Should changes to the tax regime be announced in the Autumn Statement, we expect them to be accompanied by tax and impact notes from HMT, as is standard practice.Regular discussions are hel...
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