HC Deb 16 October 1940 vol 365 c709W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has considered the resolution passed by the Council of the Baptist Union of Scotland relating, inter alia, to dog racing, a copy of which was sent to him; and what action he proposes to take in the matter.

Mr. E. Brown

Yes, sir, I have explained to the Baptist Union of Scotland that the Government feel that facilities for relaxation must be provided if the great effort now being made by all classes of the population is to be maintained, and that it would be unreasonable to deprive those who wish to attend race meetings of all opportunity of doing so. Such meetings are, however, being held on a greatly restricted scale.

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