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Bookmakers’ Pitches

Volume 463: debated on Monday 23 July 2007

17. To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what measures he plans to take with regard to the certification system for race course bookmakers’ pitches. (151111)

The Gambling Act replaces the certification system for racecourses with a new, streamlined licensing system. It is in both the racing and betting industries’ interests to work together to ensure a smooth transition to the new system, and I plan to help them to reach agreement.