HC Deb 20 January 2004 vol 416 c1134W
Mr. Cawsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what provisions are included in the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Bill for(a) veterinary care at racecourses, (b) support for the re-housing of retired racehorses, (c) support for the improvement of the breeds of horses and (d) support for veterinary science and education. [148777]

Mr. Caborn

Clause 16(6)b of the Bill provides that Levy Board assets may be transferred to a third party only where the Secretary of State is satisfied that they would be used for one of the following purposes: the improvement of breeds of horses; the advancement or encouragement of veterinary science or veterinary education; the improvement of horse racing.