§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what date the limit of 6 per cent. for administrative expenses was imposed on totalisators at greyhound and horse-tracks; taking the £ sterling as then having a purchasing value of 20s., to what extent the 6 per cent. would have to be increased as at November, 1969, to ensure the same return to these track operators; and if he will take action to increase this 6 per cent.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsThe limit which operators of totalisators on dog tracks may deduct from turnover was fixed in 1934; it does not apply to the horse-race totalisator. The return to operators is governed by other factors in addition to the limit. On 12th November my right hon. Friend made an Order under the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries (Amend-
348Wment) Act, 1969, increasing the limit from 8th December to 121/2 per cent.