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Statutory Instruments
Betting, Gaming And Lotteries
Made
11th July 2011
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the power conferred by section 1(2) of the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004(1). In accordance with section 3(6)(b) of that Act the Secretary of State is satisfied that sufficient notice has been given to ensure compliance with any applicable requirement of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006(2). In accordance with section 3(9) of that Act the Secretary of State has consulted the Horserace Totalisator Board and the successor company before making this Order.
1. This Order may be cited as The Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (Appointed Day) Order 2011.
2. 13th July 2011 is the appointed day for the purposes of section 1 of the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004.
John Penrose
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
11th July 2011
(This note is not part of the Order)
Part 1 of the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 provides for the sale of the Horserace Totalisator Board ("the Tote"). Section 1(1) of the Act provides for the Tote to cease to exist on such day as the Secretary of State may appoint by order. Section 2(1) of the Act provides that all property, rights and liabilities to which the Tote was entitled or subject immediately before the appointed day shall on that day vest in the successor company. This Order appoints 13th July 2011 as the appointed day.