HC Deb 11 February 1947 vol 433 c49W
107. Mr. Gammans

asked the Minister of Labour if he will give an estimate of the number of people employed in various forms of the betting industry.

Mr. Isaacs

I regret that the information required to make such an estimate is not available.

110. Sir A. Herbert

asked the Minister of Labour under what heading or description persons engaged in the conduct or service of bookmaking businesses, totalisators or football pools are accounted for in the Appendix on Manpower, to the White Paper Cmd. 7018.

Mr. Isaacs

These activities are included under the heading "Entertainment and Sport".