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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 September 2004. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Thursday, 9 September 2004 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, whether the Government is prepared to sell the Tote to a body other than the Racing Trust.
Answer

Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether the Government are prepared to sell the Tote to a body other than the Racing Trust. [188287] Mr. Caborn: It remains the Government's policy to sell the Tote to the Racing Trust. Only if it proves impossible to effect such a sale on fair terms will the Government pursue other options.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
424 c1335W;424 c1343W; 188287
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Betting Competition Horse racing Tote Private sector Sales Racing Trust
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk