Written question asked by Jack Rankin (Conservative) on Monday, 24 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 March 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Monday, 31 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Gambling Commission: Economic Growth

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Gambling Commission has taken to ensure compliance with the Growth Duty under Section 108 of the Deregulation Act 2015; and whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the Commission's (a) policies and (b) regulatory activities on economic growth.

Answer: The Gambling Commission is required by its statutory functions to strike a balance between supporting the growth of regulated businesses and providing protection for consumers and society. The Commission’s statement of principles for licensing and regulation includes ensuring that unnecessary regulatory burdens are not placed on businesses, prioritising the least intrusive regulatory tools to achieve compliance and ensuring that any regulatory action is proportionate. It also states that the Commission will have regard to promoting economic growth, insofar as it thinks it is consistent with pursuit of the licensing objectives.

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