Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 45163

Horses: USA

Tabled: 8 April 2025
Answered: 23 April 2025
Named Day

Question

Nick Timothy

ConservativeWest Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her Department plans to provide to horse (a) breeding and (b) racing industries following US tariffs on horse importations.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
A major source of support for the racing industry is the Horserace Betting Levy, which generated £105 million in 2023/4. The Horseracing Betting Levy Board is tasked with the distribution of funds collected via the Levy. Approximately 70% of levy funds is...

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