§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the fact that the number of runners at Nottingham Races on Saturday, 8th November, was 130, only 19 short of the record under National Hunt Rules; and, in view of the restriction being placed on food and supplies of all kinds, what steps does he propose to take?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI am aware of the number of runners at the Nottingham Meeting. The greatly reduced opportunities for racing tend to increase the numbers of entries at individual meetings. As regards the last part of the Question I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given him on the 7th August by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.