In response to the Written Ministerial Statement on the Tote in Parliament today, Nic Coward, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority, said:

“Racing, through the British Horseracing Authority, has been in close dialogue with Government about resolving the future of the Tote for a number of months. A creative and modern approach is needed.

“We look forward to continuing this constructive process, with the interests of Racing at its heart, as has been confirmed by the Chancellor, the Secretary of State and the Minister in today’s statement, which we welcome.”