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Gambling

Asked by Dr Beccy CooperLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 2 September 2024UIN 2671

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to protect those most at risk of harm from gambling and betting.

Answered by Andrew Gwynne

The Government recognises the negative impact gambling can have on individuals, their families, and wider society. The Government has set out our commitment to reducing gambling-related harm by reforming regulation and strengthening protections. We will continue to consider how best to take this commitment forward in the coming months.

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