Written question asked by Peter Bedford (Conservative) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Gambling: Risk Assessment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate she has made of the percentage of people who were identified under the Financial Risk Assessments (a) 2025 pilot and (b) further pilot analysis phase.

Answer

It is for the Gambling Commission to decide whether to implement Financial Risk Assessments. DCMS supports the policy intent behind Financial Risk Assessments, and has had regular engagement with the Gambling Commission on this issue.

The pilot has provided evidence of financial risk for consumers that is not currently being captured through existing policy measures. Consideration of impact is part of the Commission’s decision making. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

The Gambling Commission has recently published an updated blog on its pilot findings. It plans to publish further pilot data results, where that data is not commercially sensitive, along with its consultation response following a decision.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 4644
Session: 2026-27
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Finance Gambling Pilot schemes Risk assessment
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Gambling: Risk Assessment

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