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Oral answer to question provided on Monday, 21 November 2005 in the House of Commons, by Baroness Jowell (Labour), Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Tote

Answer

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. We await the outcome of the Commission's investigation, and discussions will proceed to ensure stability in an uncertain time for the Tote. We are determined to sustain the benefits of the Tote for racing.

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Monday, 21 November 2005 by Ben Wallace (Conservative).

Question
It has been six months since the plans to privatise the Tote were referred to the European Commission, which has decided to investigate. The suspended animation of the Tote does no one any good, least of all racing. Will the Secretary of State tell us about her contingency plans should the Commission uphold the complaint?

Secondary information

Type
Oral answer to question
Reference
439 c1217 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Betting Horse racing Tote Private sector Sales Racing Trust
Link
View this Oral answer to question on www.publications.parliament.uk