Proceeding contribution from Scott Benton (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 23 September 2021. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Horse Racing.
Horse Racing
I thank my right hon. Friend for allowing me to intervene, and I draw the attention of the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. He will be aware of the recent increase in the number of drone pilots that have been spotted at horse race meetings. This practice creates opportunities to bet via the black market during live races. Indeed, recent reports have suggested that the amount betted online via the black market has doubled in recent years to £2.6 billion. This is a practice that the horse racing authorities are working to address. Will my right hon. Friend urge the Government to assist them in trying to stamp out the use of drones at horse race meetings?
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- 2021-22
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Betting Bookmakers Finance Horse racing Disease control Government assistance Coronavirus
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