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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2025 (named day). It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Monday, 15 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Bookmakers: Taxation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increasing the tax rate paid by bookmakers to align it with the online gaming tax rate on Huntingdon Racecourse.

Answer

Future proposals on Gambling Duties are a matter for HMT, should legislative changes come about following this consultation, we expect them to be accompanied by tax and impact notes from HMT, as is standard practice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74243
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Bookmakers Taxation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk