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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 2003. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Friday, 28 February 2003 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, how many racehorses have died (a) whilst flat racing and (b) whilst jump racing in each of the last five years.
Answer

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
100379; 400 c757W;400 c749W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Animal welfare Death Horse racing Horses
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk