Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to protect ticket buyers on secondary market sites.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

This government is committed to putting fans back at the heart of live events. We have committed to introducing new protections for consumers on ticket resales, and launched a consultation on 10th January to seek views on potential options. The consultation closed on the 4th April, and the responses are being considered. The Government will respond later in the summer to set out next steps.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to take action against the creation of fake profiles or websites that closely resemble legitimate ticket vendors or event pages; and if so, what measures they plan to implement, and when.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

We are committed to tackling all types of fraud, including online ticket fraud, and holding those who profit from it to account.

As of 17 March 2025, as part of its enforcement of the Online Safety Act, Ofcom’s illegal harm duties are now in force. Ofcom will now start assessing platforms’ compliance with their new obligations under the Act and will launch enforcement action where they uncover concerns. This includes making sure that in-scope companies take proactive measures to stop fraudulent content appearing on their platforms, and remove fraudulent material quickly when they become aware of it. This includes criminals offering fake or fraudulent tickets via these platforms and services.

Furthermore, the Government’s Stop! Think Fraud campaign is improving public messaging and making it easier for the public to recognise fraud and take steps to protect themselves, their family and friends.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to introduce legislation to tackle online ticket fraud in the secondary market, and whether they plan to combat ticket scams as part of a wider effort to tackle online fraud.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

We are committed to tackling all types of fraud, including online ticket fraud, and holding those who profit from it to account.

As of 17 March 2025, as part of its enforcement of the Online Safety Act, Ofcom’s illegal harm duties are now in force. Ofcom will now start assessing platforms’ compliance with their new obligations under the Act and will launch enforcement action where they uncover concerns. This includes making sure that in-scope companies take proactive measures to stop fraudulent content appearing on their platforms, and remove fraudulent material quickly when they become aware of it. This includes criminals offering fake or fraudulent tickets via these platforms and services.

Furthermore, the Government’s Stop! Think Fraud campaign is improving public messaging and making it easier for the public to recognise fraud and take steps to protect themselves, their family and friends.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what analysis they carried out of the 3,700 reports related to gig ticket fraud made to Action Fraud in 2024, and what action they have taken to respond to those reports.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

We are committed to tackling all types of fraud, including online ticket fraud, and holding those who profit from it to account.

As of 17 March 2025, as part of its enforcement of the Online Safety Act, Ofcom’s illegal harm duties are now in force. Ofcom will now start assessing platforms’ compliance with their new obligations under the Act and will launch enforcement action where they uncover concerns. This includes making sure that in-scope companies take proactive measures to stop fraudulent content appearing on their platforms, and remove fraudulent material quickly when they become aware of it. This includes criminals offering fake or fraudulent tickets via these platforms and services.

Furthermore, the Government’s Stop! Think Fraud campaign is improving public messaging and making it easier for the public to recognise fraud and take steps to protect themselves, their family and friends.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to bring forward legislation to make it illegal to resell tickets for events above the original face value, as applies in Ireland under the Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Act 2021.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

This government is committed to putting fans back at the heart of live events. We have committed to introducing new protections for consumers on ticket resales, and launched a consultation on 10th January to seek views on potential options. The consultation closed on the 4th April, and the responses are being considered. The Government will respond later in the summer to set out next steps.

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