Written question asked by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 16 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Twycross (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Gambling: Advertising
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of restrictions under section 333(6) of the Gambling Act 2005 to the powers of the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to make regulations on the remote advertising of gambling following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union; and what plans they have to restore any powers that have been lost.
- Answer
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The Government regularly reviews the effectiveness of gambling regulation in Great Britain.
We are not considering an amendment to the Gambling Act 2005 in relation to the remote advertising of gambling at this time.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL16459
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Advertising Gambling Regulation Brexit
- Legislation
- Gambling Act 2005
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- 2026-04-29 12:21:39 +0100
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