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Written Question
Gambling: Video Games
Thursday 12th February 2026

Asked by: Lord Butler of Brockwell (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Baroness Twycross on Thursday 15 January (Hansard: HL Deb col 183), when they expect to publish the report on industry-led guidance on loot boxes.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Government is committed to ensuring games are enjoyed safely and responsibly by everyone and that, where they contain loot boxes, there are appropriate protections in place for players of all ages.

To improve those protections, industry-led guidance was published in 2023 with a 12-month implementation period after which DCMS commissioned independent academic research into its effectiveness. We will publish the research in the near future, alongside our next steps.

Written Question
Gambling
Wednesday 11th February 2026

Asked by: Lord Butler of Brockwell (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to monitor the impact of the ban on mixed-product promotional offers and the cap on bonus wagering requirements on high-risk gambling behaviour.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Government is committed to strengthening protections for those at risk of gambling harm. We continue to monitor the best available evidence that assesses the impact of consumer protection measures when making future policy decisions.


Alongside monitoring the best available evidence, we have commissioned a robust evaluation of a subset of the measures introduced through the Gambling Act Review, including socially responsible incentives. We expect the findings of that evaluation to be published by the end of this year. This work will be supported by the statutory gambling levy, which directs 20% of its funding toward independent research to fill critical gaps in the evidence base. This will also include a proportion of funding for the Gambling Commission to direct further research in line with the licensing objectives.

Division Vote (Lords)
4 Feb 2026 - Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025 - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 43 Crossbench No votes vs 5 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 62 Noes - 295
Division Vote (Lords)
28 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 5 Crossbench Aye votes vs 35 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 67 Noes - 191
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 15 Jan 2026
In-game Purchases: Protections for Children

"My Lords, I am grateful for that reply. Is it not time that loot boxes were recognised for what they are—a form of gambling highly addictive to children? The last Government opted for industry-led regulation, but independent research shows that it is not being effectively applied. Will the Government act …..."
Lord Butler of Brockwell - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 15 Jan 2026
In-game Purchases: Protections for Children

"To ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards implementing protections for children from harmful in-game purchases, including loot boxes...."
Lord Butler of Brockwell - View Speech

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Scheduled Event - Thursday 15th January - Add to calendar
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Lords - Oral questions - Main Chamber
Implementing protections for children from harmful in-game purchases, including loot boxes
MP: Lord Butler of Brockwell
Division Vote (Lords)
10 Dec 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 26 Crossbench Aye votes vs 18 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 244 Noes - 220
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 26 Nov 2025
Ministerial Code

"My Lords, does the Minister agree with me that detailed codes of conduct can never ensure good behaviour, and constant allegations across the Dispatch Box of breaches of the code undermine public confidence in the integrity of public life rather than enhance it?..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
24 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 5 Crossbench Aye votes vs 32 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 244