Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 77912

Horse Racing: Gambling

Tabled: 16 September 2025

Answered: 13 October 2025

Question

Jess Brown-Fuller

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of harmonising remote betting and gaming duties on (a) prize money, (b) racecourse finances, (c) funding for (i) equine welfare and

Answer

Ian Murray

The Government recognises the significant contribution that racing makes to the nation’s economy and sporting landscape.Future proposals on gambling duties are a matter for HM Treasury. Should changes to the tax regime be announced in the Autumn Statement...

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