HC Deb 28 June 1993 vol 227 cc342-3W
Mr. Devlin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many betting shops are open for evening racing; and how many betting shops that were previously open for evening racing have now closed.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

The Government do not collect this information.

Mr. Devlin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what effect the evening opening of betting shops has had on attendances at greyhound racing stadiums.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

I understand that the greyhound racing industry is concerned that there has been a recent downturn in admissions, but that no figures are available yet.

Mr. George Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the names, occupations and current employers of those who currently hold positions in each public body to which he makes appointments; if he will make a statement on the considerations taken into account when making such appointments; and if he will list details of the posts and salaries or allowances payable which have changed since the publication of "Public Bodies 1992".

Mr. Howard

[holding answer 25 June 1993]: The information requested is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.