Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Joe Powell and Naushabah Khan

Thursday 3rd April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Joe Powell (Kensington and Bayswater) (Lab)]

3. What steps her Department is taking to reduce gambling harms.

[Naushabah Khan (Gillingham and Rainham) (Lab)]

11. What steps her Department is taking to reduce gambling harms.

[The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)]

This Government have introduced a landmark statutory gambling levy, which will be charged to gambling operators to fund the research, prevention and treatment of gambling harm. The levy will come into effect next week and will raise around £100 million every year. We are also introducing stake limits in the coming weeks for online slot games, which were associated with a higher risk of harm for the first time. We know that gambling brings joy to many, but for those for whom it poses a problem, we are determined to offer all the support they need.