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Written question asked by Peter Bottomley (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 1997. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will estimate the number of jobs in (a) motor racing and (b) the racing and bloodstock industries, excluding betting. - Inc figures.
Answer

Mr. Peter Bottomley: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will estimate the number of jobs in (a) motor racing and (b) the racing and bloodstock industries, excluding betting. [21179] Mr. George Howarth: It is estimated that there are some 50,000 jobs in the United Kingdom motorsports industry, including support services, and 59,300 jobs (31,600 direct and 27,700 indirect) in the racing and bloodstock industries, excluding betting.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
303 c259W; 21179
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Horse racing Staff Motor sports
Contains statistics
Yes