§ Mr. Crawfordasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what annual revenue accrued to the Exchequer at the latest convenient date from the activities of the Betting Levy Board in Scotland; and what was the total amount of that Board's expenditure in Scotland during the same 12-month period.
§ Dr. SummerskillUnder the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 the Horserace Betting Levy Board is charged with the duty of assessing and collecting monetary contributions from bookmakers and from the Horserace Totalisator Board. These contributions do not accrue to the Exchequer. They are applied by the Levy Board to the improvement of breeds of horses; the advancement or encouragement of veterinary science or veterinary education; and the improvement of horseracing.
The contributions which the Board received from Scotland in the year ending 31st December 1977 are estimated at £940,000. The Board allocated £960,000 to Scotland during the same period.