HC Deb 22 February 1927 vol 202 c1548
7. Mr. CLARRY

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of new limited liability companies formed for the purpose of carrying on a bookmaking business in the years 1925 and 1926?

Sir B. CHADWICK

The number of new limited liability companies incorporated in England, Scotland and Wales, with the object of carrying on a bookmaking business, was 14 in the year 1925, and 51 in 1926.