HC Deb 11 April 1983 vol 40 cc325-6W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the Minister for sport has had any recent discussions about the future of the Grand National; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Macfarlane

I have had no recent discussions about the future of the Grand National. I hope that the public appeal launched by the Jockey Club will be successful and so help to retain this great National Hunt event.

Mr. Macfarlane

The information is contained in the following table.