My Lords, I am grateful for this opportunity. I declare a minor interest in owning a tiny fraction of an infuriatingly inconsistent horse of moderate ability. However, my real interest is as a lover of the sport of kings, and I know that my passion is shared by millions of...

My Lords, I am grateful for this opportunity. I declare a minor interest in owning a tiny fraction of an infuriatingly inconsistent horse of moderate ability. However, my real interest is as a lover of the sport of kings, and I know that my passion is shared by millions of...

My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Herbert for securing this debate and introducing it so comprehensively, such that I suspect I will not say anything that he has not already said—with one exception, as I declare my interests, which I am afraid are slightly longer than his. I...

My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Herbert for securing this debate and introducing it so comprehensively, such that I suspect I will not say anything that he has not already said—with one exception, as I declare my interests, which I am afraid are slightly longer than his. I...

My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Herbert of South Downs for raising this important debate. In around 200 AD, it was Roman soldiers in Britain who organised the first horseracing competitions. The sport continued to increase in popularity and, by the 10th century, famous racehorses were widely given...

My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Herbert of South Downs for raising this important debate. In around 200 AD, it was Roman soldiers in Britain who organised the first horseracing competitions. The sport continued to increase in popularity and, by the 10th century, famous racehorses were widely given...

My Lords, when it comes to declarations of interest, mine is the most second-hand that I can think of. I live in the village of Lambourn, Lambourn valley being the valley of the racehorse. I married into equestrianism—I should be able to say that word properly on a day like...

My Lords, when it comes to declarations of interest, mine is the most second-hand that I can think of. I live in the village of Lambourn, Lambourn valley being the valley of the racehorse. I married into equestrianism—I should be able to say that word properly on a day like...

My Lords, I draw your Lordships’ attention to my declared interests. I wish they were as exciting as everyone else’s, but it is just hospitality with the Betting and Gaming Council. It serves me right for going to the cricket.

This has been a truly interesting debate. I thank the noble...

My Lords, I draw your Lordships’ attention to my declared interests. I wish they were as exciting as everyone else’s, but it is just hospitality with the Betting and Gaming Council. It serves me right for going to the cricket.

This has been a truly interesting debate. I thank the noble...

My Lords, I declare my interests as having had the pleasure of attending this year’s Royal Ascot, and my uncle spent a great many years working in the training yards in Newmarket and Ireland. I thank my noble friend Lord Herbert of South Downs for tabling this important and timely...

My Lords, I declare my interests as having had the pleasure of attending this year’s Royal Ascot, and my uncle spent a great many years working in the training yards in Newmarket and Ireland. I thank my noble friend Lord Herbert of South Downs for tabling this important and timely...

Lords question for short debate on what plans they have to support the horseracing and bloodstock industries.

Lords question for short debate on what plans they have to support the horseracing and bloodstock industries.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the horse racing industry on the expansion of Newmarket railway station.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the horse racing industry on the expansion of Newmarket railway station.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what upgrades are planned for Newmarket railway station.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what upgrades are planned for Newmarket railway station.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with Network Rail and Suffolk County Council on increasing the number of services stopping at Newmarket railway station.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with Network Rail and Suffolk County Council on increasing the number of services stopping at Newmarket railway station.

The departmental minute laid today relates to a guarantee to be provided by the Horserace Betting Levy Board to underwrite an overdraft facility for the Home of Horseracing Trust with Weatherbys bank, up to a maximum of £1.5 million.

Over £15 million has been raised by the Home of Horseracing Trust...

The departmental minute laid today relates to a guarantee to be provided by the Horserace Betting Levy Board to underwrite an overdraft facility for the Home of Horseracing Trust with Weatherbys bank, up to a maximum of £1.5 million.

Over £15 million has been raised by the Home of Horseracing Trust...

Departmental Minute dated 3rd December 2013 reporting a contingent liability of the Horserace Betting Levy Board in relation to the Home of Horseracing Trust (HOHT) which is proposing a new horseracing visitor attraction in Newmarket. 2 p.

Departmental Minute dated 3rd December 2013 reporting a contingent liability of the Horserace Betting Levy Board in relation to the Home of Horseracing Trust (HOHT) which is proposing a new horseracing visitor attraction in Newmarket. 2 p.

It is a pleasure to speak after such erudite speeches from both sides of the House. I will speak on a matter that is specific to Suffolk and Newmarket, and that affects the racing industry across the country. Charles II was the first to make Newmarket the headquarters of the...

It is a pleasure to speak after such erudite speeches from both sides of the House. I will speak on a matter that is specific to Suffolk and Newmarket, and that affects the racing industry across the country. Charles II was the first to make Newmarket the headquarters of the...

I am most grateful to the Minister for replying so courteously and comprehensively. I want to understand the procedure if there is a situation in which, for whatever good intent, a housing development is likely to have an extremely corrosive impact on the life of a community, employment or the...

I am most grateful to the Minister for replying so courteously and comprehensively. I want to understand the procedure if there is a situation in which, for whatever good intent, a housing development is likely to have an extremely corrosive impact on the life of a community, employment or the...

An application for a proposed development at Hatchfield farm has been lodged with the district council. In the first instance, it is for the local authority to consider it. However, the scheme could come before Communities and Local Government Ministers for determination, which is why, as I said earlier, it...

An application for a proposed development at Hatchfield farm has been lodged with the district council. In the first instance, it is for the local authority to consider it. However, the scheme could come before Communities and Local Government Ministers for determination, which is why, as I said earlier, it...

It is a pleasure to have you chairing our proceedings, Miss Begg, and I am grateful to the Minister for being here to respond. We are here to discuss the proposed Hatchfield farm development in Newmarket. The proposal is to build 1,640 houses in Newmarket overall—enough to house 5,000 people...

It is a pleasure to have you chairing our proceedings, Miss Begg, and I am grateful to the Minister for being here to respond. We are here to discuss the proposed Hatchfield farm development in Newmarket. The proposal is to build 1,640 houses in Newmarket overall—enough to house 5,000 people...

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Miss Begg, and to respond to the debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for West Suffolk (Mr. Spring) on securing the debate. He is clearly a champion for his constituency and for the racing industry that has made it famous. He...

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Miss Begg, and to respond to the debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for West Suffolk (Mr. Spring) on securing the debate. He is clearly a champion for his constituency and for the racing industry that has made it famous. He...

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the proposed development at Hatchfield farm, Newmarket, Suffolk.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the proposed development at Hatchfield farm, Newmarket, Suffolk.

Public petition from supporters of New Market Community Hospital against reductions in community hospital services. (Circulated with the Vote for 30 March 2006)

Public petition from supporters of New Market Community Hospital against reductions in community hospital services. (Circulated with the Vote for 30 March 2006)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on the future of Newmarket Hospital.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on the future of Newmarket Hospital.