HC Deb 09 May 1932 vol 265 c1543
46. Mr. LOGAN

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that 6¼ acres of vacant land adjoining the Belmont Road Poor Law Institution, Liverpool, has been purchased, and that it is intended to use the land as a greyhound racing track; and will he make a statement on the matter?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY OF HEALTH (Mr. Ernest Brown)

As regards the first part of the question, my right hon. Friend's attention had not previously been drawn to this proposal. As regards the second part, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on the 24th February last to a question by the hon. Member for Westhoughton (Mr. Rhys Davies) of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy.

Mr. LOGAN

If a racing track is set up is the Minister prepared in conjunction with the authorities at Liverpool, to take action?

Mr. BROWN

The only jurisdiction the Minister would have would be in connection with any suggested town planning scheme.