To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has completed his consultative discussions on the deregulation of the greyhound totalisator and on section 19 of the Betting and Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963; and when he expects to announce the results.

The proposals for changes to the statutory controls on greyhound racing are under active consideration in consultation with the industry and local authorities. We hope to report our conclusions by early summer.