Question follow-through · 15823

Gambling Commission: Legal Opinion

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, in what circumstances may joining a consultancy that advises the gambling industry require

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Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Tabled
3 Jul 2026
Target answer date
8 Jul 2026
Answer
8 Jul 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 3 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    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, in what circumstances may joining a consultancy that advises the gambling industry require

  2. 8 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 8 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    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 te...

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