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Written question asked by Alison Hume (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Greyhound Racing: Gambling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of gambling-related harms associated with greyhound racing on public health.

Answer

We are committed to strengthening protections through a range of safer gambling measures to protect those at-risk of or experiencing gambling-related harm. No recent assessment has been made by the department in relation to greyhound racing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126917
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Gambling Greyhound racing Addictions Public health
Link
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