HL Deb 11 December 2002 vol 642 c30WA
Lord Smith of Leigh

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What plans they have for the future of the Tote; and over what timescale they intend to achieve this change. [HL309]

The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Baroness Blackstone)

We plan to bring forward a Bill which will include provision for the sale of the Tote. We have made it clear that our wish is to sell to a trust which represents relevant horseracing interests. The Bill will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows.

Forward to