§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether any change is contemplated in the chairmanship of the Horserace Totalisator Board.
§ Mr. MaudlingYes. The present chairman, Mr. Taylor, has told me that now that the Horserace Totalisator and Betting Levy Boards Bill has received its Second Reading in the House he would consider it an appropriate time for him to relinquish the chairmanship of the board. I am pleased to be able to announce that my noble Friend Lord Mancroft has accepted my invitation to succeed him and will shortly take up this appointment. In order that Mr. Taylor's experience may be at the disposal of his successor, he has agreed to continue to serve for a period as deputy chairman in a part-time capacity. I should like to express my appreciation of the valuable services he has rendered as chairman of the board in circumstances of exceptional difficulty.