Greyhound Racing, Norwich

Oral Answers to Questions — Aliens – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 19 Mehefin 1947.

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Photo of Sir Frank Medlicott 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.

Photo of Mr James Ede Mr James Ede , South Shields

I do not anticipate giving such permission.

Photo of Sir Frank Medlicott 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?

Photo of Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge , Bedford

Greyhound racing is a racket.

Photo of Mr James Ede Mr James Ede , South Shields

I will have the speedway visitors tabulated and consider the statistics.