asked the Minister for Finance the total amount of levies collected in 1977 on the course by the Racing Board and the amount contributed by that body to prize-money in 1977.
Written Answers. - Racing Board.
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The amount, net of operating costs, collected by the Racing Board in 1977 by way of levies on course book-makers and totalisator takings was £2.4 million. The amount contributed by the board to prize money in the same year was £1.58 million.