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Written question asked by Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Friday, 18 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.

Tickets: Touting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the relationship between ticket fraud and activity in the secondary ticketing market.

Answer

The government has considered the relationship between ticket fraud and activity in the secondary ticketing market as part of its work on secondary ticketing reform on which the government made a clear manifesto commitment to strengthen protection for fans.

The government takes all forms of fraud seriously and is committed to working with law enforcement, industry and regulators to prevent fraud, pursue offenders and protect victims. We will continue to work with law enforcement and industry to raise awareness of how fans can protect themselves. Incidents of fraud should be reported to Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or through its website at: www.reportfraud.police.uk.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28946
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Fraud Touting Tickets
Link
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