Oral Answers to Questions — Aliens – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 19 Mehefin 1947.
Sir Frank Medlicott
, Norfolk Eastern
12:00,
19 Mehefin 1947
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how soon he anticipates giving permission fat midweek racing to be resumed at Boundary Park greyhound track. Norwich.
Mr James Ede
, South Shields
I do not anticipate giving such permission.
Sir Frank Medlicott
, Norfolk Eastern
Is the Minister aware that at a nearby speedway track mid-week fixtures have been taking place for the last month attracting many more spectators than greyhound racing does, and what is the justification for discrimination against the greyhound track?
Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge
, Bedford
Greyhound racing is a racket.
Mr James Ede
, South Shields
I will have the speedway visitors tabulated and consider the statistics.
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