HC Deb 18 July 1933 vol 280 c1657
11. Mr. GROVES

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of factories in which totalisator machinery is manufactured; and what effect there has been on employment in those factories through the cessation of totalisator operations on greyhound courses?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

I understand there are some 10 firms who are engaged wholly or partly in the manufacture of totalisator machinery, but I have no information as to the effect on employment, in those firms, of the cessation of totalisator operations on greyhound courses.

Mr. GROVES

Can the hon. and gallant Member do something to obtain this information?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

I am afraid that it would be impossible to get accurate information.