The Member of Parliament thanked Mr Speaker for the debate and highlighted the importance of horse racing to communities in his constituency and across the UK, praising the sport's economic impact and employment opportunities. He noted that before the pandemic, over 5 million people attended racecourses annually, generating significant revenue and employing approximately 80,000 individuals directly or indirectly. The MP acknowledged the need to address gambling-related harm but argued for a symbiotic relationship between horse racing and gambling, emphasising the importance of safeguarding this industry from international competition and the potential economic fallout if action is not taken.