Horse Racing and Football

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Environment – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 5 December 1973.

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Photo of Mr Denis Howell Mr Denis Howell , Birmingham Small Heath 12:00, 5 December 1973

Since the Government do not think it right and proper to interfere with theatres and concert halls, which also depend upon electricity for their performances, why are the sporting public being discriminated against by stopping the playing of football matches at appropriate times? Will the hon. Gentleman look again at the decision concerning foodlighting, which is having a terrible effect on football finances and is a blatant discrimination against working people who follow soccer?