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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Friday, 3 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Gambling Commission: Legal Opinion

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the answer of 21 April 2026, to Question 126621, on Gambling Commission: Legal Opinion, how many prior approvals have been awarded in the last 12 months.

Answer

All employees of the Gambling Commission are required to declare any intention to work in the regulated gambling sector, including consultancy. This is dealt with under a conflict of interest procedure, requiring sign off from a member of the executive team. This includes an assessment of any associated risks and/or conflicts that may arise, alongside any mitigation which can be put in place.

In the last 12 months, approvals were granted in respect of three individuals.




Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15824
Session
2026-27
Related items
Gambling Commission: Legal Opinion
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Staff Legal opinion Gambling Commission
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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