§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate he has made of the most likely effect on attendance at race tracks and consequently on the level of betting and payment of on-course betting tax that will arise from the provision of better facilities at off-course betting shops.
§ Mr. Giles ShawWe intend to issue a consultation document soon about the facilities permitted within betting shops. Before reaching any decisions we shall take account of views expressed about the effect of better facilities on attendances at racecourses as well as a number of other considerations.