§ Mr. MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what is the Government's policy on the illegal administering of drugs to thoroughbred racehorses;
(2) if he or his Department will meet representatives of the Jockey Club to discuss the problem of the illegal doping of racehorses;
(3) when he was informed about the circumstances surrounding the illegal doping of the thoroughbred racehorse Flash of Steel; when the doping took place; when it was made public; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter Lloyd[holding answer 4 March 1993]: The administration of horseracing, including security measures to prevent doping, is a matter for the horseracing authorities. I understand that the Jockey Club has recently introduced additional security measures.