Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 81412

Rural Areas: Economic Situation

Tabled: 13 October 2025

Answered: 21 October 2025

Question

Mr Louie French

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support she is providing to the (a) horseracing industry, (b) equine sector and (c) rural economy.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

Horseracing is the only sport in receipt of a direct government-mandated levy which helps to drive improvements in the sport.This year’s levy yield is set to be around £108 million which, if confirmed, exceeds the previous year's figure of £105 million.Th...

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