Alex Ballinger MP: written questions

Written questions

• International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24576More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress has been made on establishing and implementing the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace since its launch.

  Answer: The UK, alongside Australia and Canada, launched the International Peace Fund in June 2026 to support practical, grassroots initiatives that bring Israelis and Palestinians together, rebuild trust and support a sustainable two-state solution. The UK, Aust...

  Answered 8 Sept 2026

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• International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24575More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will provide an update on the implementation of the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, including the steps the Government is taking to support Israeli an

  Answer: The UK, alongside Australia and Canada, launched the International Peace Fund in June 2026 to support practical, grassroots initiatives that bring Israelis and Palestinians together, rebuild trust and support a sustainable two-state solution. The UK, Aust...

  Answered 8 Sept 2026

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• Gambling: LicensingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18347More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to Investigate Europe's report entitled Payment firms handled millions for companies linked to unlicensed gambling network, published on 9 July 2026, whether the payments associati

  Answer: We are committed to taking action on the illegal gambling market. Since its launch in January this year, the Illegal Gambling Taskforce has worked with payment providers and other relevant stakeholders to consider the best way to tackle the issue of payme...

  Answered 20 Jul 2026

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• Cryptocurrencies: GamblingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18346More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information her Department holds on the Reform Party holding discussions with the Gambling Commission on Crypto Gambling.

  Answer: The Gambling Commission, as the independent regulator for gambling, has responsibility for making decisions around licensing. The Gambling Commission has not been approached or held any discussion with the Reform Party on crypto gambling.

  Answered 20 Jul 2026

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• Gambling: InternetDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17575More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Gambling Commission is taking to prevent UK licensed gambling software companies providing games to illegal gambling sites.

  Answer: The Gambling Commission, as the independent regulator for gambling, has responsibility for making decisions around licensing. As part of its regulatory approach, the Gambling Commission assesses applicants against the statutory licensing objectives and ma...

  Answered 17 Jul 2026

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• Gambling: CryptocurrenciesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17574More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will publish a list of organisations that have lobbied the Gambling Commission or her Department on the subject of crypto gambling.

  Answer: As the Gambling Commission is an independent regulatory body, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport does not hold records of which organisations have lobbied the Commission on any particular topic. Transparency data for ministerial meetings will be ...

  Answered 16 Jul 2026

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