§ 94 Mr. Kershawasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what his plans are for the future of the National Stud; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesThe Government have decided that the responsibility for the National Stud should he transferred from my Ministry to the Horserace Betting70W Levy Board with effect from 1st April next. The responsibility is within, and appropriate to, the Board's statutory powers, and in this, as in other matters, the Board's activities will be subject to the general approval of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department. The Board will assume complete financial responsibility for the future operation of the Stud without assistance from the Exchequer. The Board has given assurances to my right hon. Friend that it will operate the Stud consistently with the purpose of the original deed of gift to the nation and with the traditions that have been built up.