HC Deb 14 January 1976 vol 903 c143W
34. Mr. Hastings

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the future of the Grand National.

Mr. Oakes

I understand that an agreement has been made between Ladbrokes Ltd. and the Walton Group for the management of Aintree over the next seven years, which will guarantee that the Grand National will be held at Aintree for two years at least. The Government welcome this agreement, which will allow time for all parties concerned to discuss the longer-term future of the Aintree site.