§ 34. Mr. HOGGEasked whether there is to be any increased facilities for flat-racing during the approaching season; and, if so, what the increased facilities are to be?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Pretyman)My right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade has informed the stewards of the Jockey Club that no objection will be raised by the Government should they sanction in addition to race meetings at Newmarket a limited number of meetings at Newbury, Lingfield, Gatwick, and Windsor, provided that these courses are not required for military purposes, and that no requirements are made upon the railways.
§ Mr. HOGGECan my light hon. Friend say whether any of the horses just mentioned by his right hon. Friend have been entered for these meetings?
§ Mr. PRETYMANThe Board of Trade has not been consulted on that matter.
§ Mr. WHITEHOUSEAre the conditions under which admission is allowed to these meetings submitted to the Board for approval?
§ Mr. PRETYMANI must have notice of that.
§ Mr. OUTHWAITEMay I ask if this is part of the new economy campaign?