Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 February 2005. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Friday, 25 February 2005 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what representations she has received from the Racecourse Holdings Trust regarding its plans to build an all-weather horseracing track at Kempton Park; and if she will make a statement; if she will review the restrictions on the opening hours of licensed betting offices with a view to increasing opening hours in the summer; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Laurence Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what representations she has received from the Racecourse Holdings Trust regarding its plans to build an all-weather horseracing track at Kempton Park; and if she will make a statement; [218106] (2) if she will review the restrictions on the opening hours of licensed betting offices with a view to increasing opening hours in the summer; and if she will make a statement. [218107] Mr. Caborn: We have been informed of the company's plans to build such a track, and of its belief that it would benefit from increased betting turnover flowing from an extension later into the evening, during the winter months, of the hours during which licensed betting offices are allowed to open. We have already announced our intention to allow such an extension when the Gambling Bill, if enacted, is brought into force.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 431 c839W;431 c835W; 218106;218107
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Betting shops Licensing Horse racing Opening hours Racecourse Holding Trust
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk