HC Deb 06 February 1975 vol 885 c615W
Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will seek to amend Section 19 of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 to prevent bookmakers from owning racecourses.

Dr. Summerskill

My right hon. Friend is not satisfied that such an amendment of the law is called for.