asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the estimated amount spent on S.P. betting in the years ended 31st March, 1956, 1957, and 1958.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Amount Spent on S.P. Betting.
The following figures of the estimated stake value of bets laid in registered betting offices may be taken as representing approximately the amount of starting price betting for the years mentioned:—
|
Year ended 31/3/56 |
£9,060,000 |
|
Year ended 31/3/57 |
£9,173,000 |
|
Year ended 31/3/58 |
£8,979,000 |