HC Deb 19 February 1935 vol 298 c156
3. Mr. LEONARD

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that at dog-racing courses in Scotland men are employed to perambulate the grounds touting for customers for the totalisator; that these men supply the customers with tickets registering the bets and take the money; and whether he will consider the necessity for preventing this practice which has been stopped in England?

Mr. SKELTON

After inquiry my right hon. Friend understands that on one dog racecourse in Glasgow spectators are supplied with tickets in connection with what is known as the "human tote." My right hon. Friend is not in a position to make any statement as to the legality of this form of betting, but in any event it will be illegal after 1st July next under the Betting and Lotteries Act, 1934.