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Gambling: Taxation

Asked by Mr Peter BedfordConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 10 March 2026UIN 117592

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the potential impact of budget changes to betting and gaming levies on the viability of British sports.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Government recognises the significant contribution that racing and other sports make to the nation’s economy and sporting landscape. DCMS and HMT Ministers have regular engagement on betting and gaming levies.

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