HC Deb 05 March 1930 vol 236 c454W
Mr. MARJORIBANKS

asked the Home Secretary what moneys have so far been expended on the erection of totalisators or on experiments connected therewith under the authority of the Betting Control Board; and whether any contracts have been entered into for further expenditure to that end?

Mr. SHORT

In accordance with the Racecourse Betting Act the Board will submit to my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary a report for the period ended 31st December last, and this report will be presented by him to Parliament. The report has not yet been received, and a little time must necessarily elapse before it is ready. My right hon. Friend has no control over the Board's expenditure, and he would suggest that the hon. Member should await the report.

Mr. TURTON

asked the Home Secretary if he has received a Report showing what has been the expenditure of the Racecourse Betting Control Board on the erection of totalisators since the passing of the Totalisators Act; and how many totalisators have been erected?

Mr. CLYNES

I have not yet received the Board's report for the period ended 31st December, 1929. A little time must necessarily elapse before the report is ready.

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