§ 12. Captain PETER MACDONALDasked the Home Secretary whether any estimate has been made of the approximate annual profits now accruing to the operators of systems of pool betting in this country; and whether any consideration has been given to the possibility of taking steps to divert part of this profit for the purpose of providing football and sports grounds in congested urban areas?
§ Mr. LLOYDI have no information which would enable me to hazard even a. guess as to the profits of pool promoters. Legislation would be required to give effect to the second part of the question, unless the promoters decided voluntarily to divert a part of their profits for these purposes.
§ Mr. THORNEHas the hon. Gentleman seen the decision of the Leeds Recorder yesterday about pool betting?
§ Mr. THORNELook it up, then.