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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has welcomed a number of new ministers, following appointments made by the new Prime Minister Theresa May.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
John Whittingdale has appointed Sarika Patel, John Baillie and Catharine Seddon for five years and Simone Pennie and Stephen Cohen for four years.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
John Whittingdale has appointed The Lord Risby of Haverhill and Neil Goulden to the Horserace Betting Levy Board.
55th Horserace Betting Levy Scheme
Gambling sector to ban television adverts for sign up offers before 9 PM
Sajid Javid has appointed Alison Hastings and Trevor Pearce CBE for 4 years, and Jonathan Scott for 5 years.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Government seeks views on plans to modernise the horseracing levy to benefit both racing and the betting industry
Offshore operators will be required to contribute on the same basis and terms as those onshore
Legislation to ensure greater protection measures for British based users of remote gambling complete
Local authorities given more power to control the number of betting shops opening in their area.
Player protection at the heart of gaming machine stake and prizes package that helps growth.
How DCMS funding will be allocated to our bodies over coming years.
Ministerial Written Statement by the Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, Ed Vaizey
Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and Tourism, has appointed Mary Chapman and Robert Foster as Commissioners of the Gambling Commission.
We’re seeking your views as we publish our response to Select Committee report on gambling.
Response to the Select Commitee’s report on gambling published.
Research published into the impact of Health Lottery on National Lottery good causes.
Bill reforms remote gambling regulations in Great Britain
Measures will reform the remote gambling regulatory system in Great Britain
Philip Graf has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Gambling Commission.
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