HC Deb 02 December 1971 vol 827 cc144-6W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will give the names of the members of the Totalisator Board, the dates when they were appointed and at what salary and or expenses; and how these figures compare with the preceding five years.

Mr. Carlisle

The following is the information:

members of the Horserace Betting Levy Board, the dates when they were appointed, and at what salary and expenses; and how these figures compare with the preceding five years.

Members Date of appointment Current salary Previous salary
The Rt. Hon. Lord Wigg (Chairman) 16th November, 1967 £7,200 with effect from July, 1971 (full-time) £3,500 1961 to August, 1965 (part-time) (previous Chairman).
£4,000 September, 1965 to August, 1968 (part-time)
£6,000 September, 1968 to June, 1969 (full-time).
£6,600 July 1969 to June, 1970 (full-time).
£6,900 July, 1970 to June, 1971 (full-time).
Sir Denys Hicks, O.B.E., T.D., D.C. 1st September, 1961 £2,000 with effect from September, 1970 (part-time) £1,000 September 1961 to August, 1967 (part-time).
Mr. T.D.G. Munro … 1st September, 1961 £1,500 £1,250 September, 1967 to September, 1970 (part-time).
The Rt. Hon. Lord Crathorne, T.D. 9th December, 1963
The Rt. Hon. Lord Kilmany, M.C., D.L. 1st October, 1966
The Lord Manton … 1st May, 1970
Mr. A. W. Taylor, C.B. … 1st May, 1970
Mr. E. Barber … … 1st October, 1971
NOTES:
1. The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963, makes provision for salaries to be payable only to the Chairman and two members appointed by the Home Secretary.
2. Lord Crathorne, Lord Kilmany and Lord Manton are appointed by the Jockey Club (incorporating the National Hunt Committee).
3. Mr. Taylor and Mr. Barber are ex officio members of the Board.
4. Reasonable expenses are payable to all members of the Board subject to annual maxima of £1,750 in the case of the Chairman, £750 in the case of Sir Denys Hicks and Mr. Munro and £500 in the case of the other members.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT as much detailed information as may be readily available giving for the longest stated period of time the annual costs in staff, salaries, administrative offices and administrative costs, of the Horserace Totalisator and Betting Levy Boards; how their revenues are obtained; and to what extent over the years has there been an increase or decrease in the costs of running these organisations.

Mr. Carlisle

All the relevant information is contained in the Reports and Statements of Accounts of the Horserace Betting Levy Board and the Horserace Totalisator Board, which are submitted annually to the Home Secretary and laid before both Houses of Parliament. Copies are available in the Vote Office and the Library.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on

Mr. Carlisle

The following is the information:

what date he received a communication from Mr. John McLauchlan sent under the date 22nd November about the Horse-race Totalisator and Betting Levy Board's Bill; what was his reply; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Carlisle

On 25th November. My right hon. Friend has not yet sent a reply.