Lotteries: Taxation
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of applying zero rate Society Lotteries to a compulsory levy for problem gambling.
Answered by Stephanie Peacock
Society lotteries are a vital fundraising tool for many charities, community groups, sports clubs and other non-commercial organisations.
The Government is committed to reviewing the best available evidence from a wide range of sources and working with all stakeholders in order to support the industry and ensure there are robust protections in place to protect those at risk.
We will provide further updates to the House soon.
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