§ 20. Mr. W. J. Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps the Metropolitan Police are taking to protect the public from malpractices on greyhound racing tracks in the London area.
§ The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. Herbert Morrison)Greyhound racing tracks are private premises, and the primary responsibility for the protection of the public against mal-practices rests with those who conduct the races. The police are, however, always ready to investigate all cases in which they receive information that fraud is taking place, and to take such action as may be possible on the evidence obtained.
§ Mr. BrownIf I bring to the notice of the Home Secretary information which suggests that the present protective measures are inadequate, will he investigate it?
§ Mr. MorrisonIf the hon. Member will give me particulars, I will certainly have them investigated.