HC Deb 16 March 1972 vol 833 c153W
34. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement on the resignation of Lord Wigg from the chairmanship of the Horserace Betting Levy Board; and what proposals he has for appointing a successor.

Mr. Maudling

Lord Wigg has not resigned.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many approaches, and from whom, he has received requesting that trade union representatives should be appointed to the Horserace Totalisator Board and the Horserace Betting Levy Board; and what has been his reply.

Mr. Carlisle

My right hon. Friend received on 10th March a letter from the Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union. He is considering it.