HC Deb 05 March 1987 vol 111 cc693-4W
Mr. Haselhurst

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department by what authority the Horserace Totalisator Board is participating in satellite information services; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

Under the authority of section 15(1)(d) of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963, which permits the board to take such action as is incidential to, or conducive to the attainment of the purposes of, any of its functions.