HC Deb 28 February 2003 vol 400 c749W
Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what action her Department is taking to encourage the greyhound racing industry to make provisions for dogs when they retire. [100380]

Mr. Caborn

While the lead responsibility for the welfare of greyhounds rests with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, we have made clear to the British Greyhound Racing Board our concern that the industry should take proper responsibility for the welfare of retired greyhounds, and support for the action which it has already taken to increase its financial contribution to the Retired Greyhound Trust.

Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans she has to review the legislation governing(a) horseracing and (b) greyhound racing. [100381]

Mr. Caborn

We plan to bring forward legislative proposals, when parliamentary time permits, which will enable the Tote to be sold to a racing trust, abolish the horserace betting levy and reform the regulation of betting on horse racing, greyhound racing and all other events.

Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many racehorses have died(a) while flat racing and (b) while jump racing in each of the last five years. [100379]

Mr. Caborn

The Jockey Club maintain records of falls and injuries on British racecourses; but the Department does not collect this information.