HC Deb 18 February 1966 vol 724 cc317-8W
Mr. Lubbock

asked the Minister of Labour if he will estimate the number of people employed in the administration of betting.

Mr. Thornton

It is provisionally estimated that there were 59,000 employees in employment in betting in November, 1965. A revised estimate will be available in the near future and I will write

whom such licensing, registration or inspection is to be effected, and stating in each case the extent to which he is satisfied that the processes of licensing, registration and inspection are being completely and effectively carried out.

Mr. Gunter

The following table shows the statutes and the authorities responsible in each case:

to the hon. Member to give him the figures.

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