HC Deb 03 July 1930 vol 240 c2131
33. Mr. MUGGERIDGE

asked the Home Secretary whether he will initiate legislation enabling local authorities to intervene in cases where the establishment of a greyhound racecourse creates a public nuisance?

Mr. CLYNES

Local authorities already have certain powers in connection with town planning. I cannot undertake to intiate legislation as suggested, but any legislation introduced would, of course, be carefully considered by the Departments concerned.

Mr. MUGGERIDGE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in Romford, where there is no town planning, a syndicate is forcing one of these racecourses on the town, to the disadvantage of the whole of the inhabitants, and that we have no means of dealing with the point?

Mr. CLYNES

That point is in no way covered by Home Office authority; but on the general question I have caused a long letter to be sent to my hon. Friend, and he will find in it some supplementary information.

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