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Gambling Act (On-course Bookmakers)

As hon. Members will know, the hon. Gentleman and I jointly chair the all-party group on racing. An issue that occurred to me while listening to the exchanges of hon. Members is that, when the measure was drafted, it was envisaged that the horserace betting levy would be abolished and therefore a commercial arrangement would need to be entered into between on-course bookmakers, race courses and the racing industry. As the levy will now continue, does the hon. Gentleman agree that we need to take account of that in the arrangements that will be put in place beyond 2012?