§ 14. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Home Secretary how many totalisators are in use on greyhound racing tracks, licensed and unlicensed; whether any steps have been taken to establish their legality or otherwise; and whether he is aware that in many cases free admission is allowed on purchase of a programme and that the proprietors are compensated by all bets being made through the totalisator?
§ Sir H. SAMUELI have no information which would enable me to answer the first and third parts of the question. As regards the second part, I am aware of only one case which has been decided by the High Court, but I understand that a recent decision in another case may become the subject of an appeal to that court.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIf information is forwarded to the right hon. Gentleman on the last part of the question, will he examine it in the light of the Entertainments Duty?
§ Sir H. SAMUELI shall be very happy to receive any information.